Wrongful Death

The Tragic Loss of a Family Member

It is almost impossible to comprehend the devastation caused by the sudden death of a loved one. The emotional impact by itself can overwhelm a family coping with a fatal accident. When families have to sort through the financial consequences of this type of loss, the stress is unbelievable.

A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit attempting to obtain justice for a family, while at the same time seeking the financial support they need. To learn more about filing a wrongful death claim, contact our firm to schedule a free initial consultation.

Monetary Damages for Your Family

While finding a measure of comfort is important, a wrongful death claim is a tool for your family to receive enough monetary compensation to deal with a fatal accident. Some of the most common types of damages available include compensation for:

• Medical and funeral expenses
• Loss of future earning potential
• Pain and suffering of the victim
• Loss of a personal relationship/consortium
• Punitive damages

Types of Accidents

The death of a loved one can occur as the result of almost any type of accident. Any accident can change the life of your family forever. Attorney Gallant stands read to represent families in a variety of wrongful death lawsuits related to a:

• Motorcycle, truck, or car accident
• Work related accident
• Drunk driver
• Physical assault
• Animal attack

If you lost a loved in one in fatal accident, learn more about a wrongful death lawsuit, by contacting a lawyer at the Law Offices of Gerald M. Gallant to schedule a free initial consultation. We assist families throughout Southern Connecticut, including people in Shelton, Bridgeport, New Haven, Danbury, Waterbury, Stratford, Trumbull, West Haven, East Haven, Fairfield, Orange, Woodbridge, Hamden, Naugatuck, Ansonia, Derbv, Seymour, Oxford, Monroe, Wallingford, Fairfield County, New Haven County, and throughout the Naugatuck Valley.