Find a North Carolina Wrongful Death Attorney for Your Case

The period following the death of a loved one or family member is extremely difficult. That difficulty is compounded, though, when you are left with questions surrounding their death. If you believe that someone you love has died due to the negligence, recklessness, or deliberate action of another, you may be protected under North Carolina law. A wrongful death attorney at our firm can help you to win several types of damages:

• medical and funeral expenses
• pain and suffering (to the survivors)
• loss of companionship
• loss of anticipated earnings
• loss of benefits (pension, medical, etc)
• punitive damages

Each wrongful death attorney at our western North Carolina offices knows that if you have recently lost a family member, you may be hesitant to see their death scrutinized in a court of law. However, a lawsuit can provide a measure of closure to the loved ones of the departed by resolving questions and removing doubts about their death.

While the monetary compensation won in a trial cannot bring someone back, it can provide a means through which the lives of those left behind can be improved. Especially in cases where the deceased has been the primary source of family income, monetary compensation will allow survivors the time and the means to move on with their lives. In North Carolina, if someone you love has been the victim of wrongful death, an attorney at Melrose, Seago & Lay can be a valuable ally. You can contact a wrongful death attorney by email, or by coming in to our offices if you have any questions about North Carolina wrongful death law.

Wrongful death suits are often brought to court under circumstances where the deceased has been the victim of a car accident, medical malpractice, airplane accident, helicopter accident or accidental death, or in cases of manslaughter and murder. Our firm specializes cases of car accidents and medical malpractice, as well as other incidences of negligence or abuse that have resulted in wrongful death. A North Carolina wrongful death attorney at Melrose, Seago & Lay is here to help you under those difficult circumstances.

The statute of limitations in North Carolina on wrongful death lawsuits is just two years from the date of death, so contact an attorney as soon as you can. The sooner these cases are brought forward, the more quickly you and your family can begin healing. Our offices in Sylva and Waynesville North Carolina cover cases throughout western North Carolina including Franklin, Murphy, Bryson City, Asheville, Cullowhee, Cashiers, Highlands, Hayesville and Hendersonville.

Learn more about the other general and personal injury practice areas we offer at our law firm.