Omaha Accident Lawyer Reveals the 4 Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death in Nebraska
The death of a loved one is always tragic, but when it is the result of another person’s negligence, it can be particularly devastating. In addition to the emotional trauma, surviving family members often face financial turmoil if the deceased was a primary source of income.
Unfortunately, these events are more common than many people realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 130,557 people died due to unintentional injuries in 2011.
The families of these victims are often entitled to compensation for lost income, medical expenses related to the incident, funeral costs, loss of inheritance and other damages. If your loved one died due to another person’s negligence, an Omaha personal-injury attorney from Rensch & Rensch Law can help you pursue compensation from the at-fault party. Our lawyers have litigated more than 100 jury trials.
Call 1-800-471-4100 to schedule a consultation. You can also learn more about wrongful death claims in Nebraska by visiting accident.usattorneys.com/nebraska/.
Here is a brief overview of four common causes of wrongful death:
- Car Crashes
Drivers have a duty to behave in a way that does not cause harm to others. However, car crashes remain the leading cause of wrongful deaths – the vast majority of which are preventable.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 31,006 people lost their lives in auto accidents in 2012. These collisions often involve driver negligence such as texting, talking on a cell phone or breaking a traffic law.
- Medical Malpractice
Patients trust health-care workers with their lives. A small mistake can have tragic and potentially fatal consequences. Common examples of medical malpractice include:
- Surgical errors;
- Prescription errors;
- Delayed diagnosis;
- Misdiagnosis;
- Birth injuries;
- And anesthesia mistakes.
- Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users. In 2010, at least 12 pedestrians lost their lives every day in the United States. Children and senior citizens are the most frequent victims. These accidents often stem from driver negligence.
- Workplace Accidents
Most job-related deaths occur in the gas, oil and construction industries. However, wrongful deaths can happen in almost any occupation.
Companies have a duty to provide reasonably safe working conditions. If they fail to do this and a workers die, then the victims’ families may have grounds for a wrongful death claim.
In legalese, wrongful death refers to an unintentional or accidental death. Although car crashes, medical malpractice, pedestrian accidents and workplace incidents are common causes of wrongful death, this is not a complete list.
If your loved one lost his or her life due to the negligent or malicious actions of another person, contact Rensch & Rensch Law. A successful claim not only could provide much-needed compensation, but it may also save other people from the same fate.
Our attorneys have more than four decades of combined legal experience. If we do not win, then you do not pay attorneys’ fees. Call 1-800-471-4100 to schedule a consultation.
