Maximize Settlement Gains Wrongful Death Attorney Evaluation Secrets
Maximizing Settlement Gains
To maximize your settlement gains, it's essential to understand the different components that can be included in a wrongful death settlement. These typically cover:
- **Economic Damages**: These include tangible losses such as medical expenses, funeral costs, and the deceased's lost earnings. Accurately calculating these can significantly affect the settlement amount.
- **Non-Economic Damages**: These compensate for intangible losses like pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. These can vary widely and require a skilled attorney to effectively argue their value.
- **Punitive Damages**: In cases where the defendant's actions were particularly egregious, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct in the future1.