Charleston Wrongful Death Attorney
Compassionate & Determined Legal Support for Family Survivors
Nothing can replace or bring back a lost loved one. When these losses are due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another, they are devastating to surviving family members. Aside from the grievous loss of the physical presence of their loved one, survivors often must face the financial damage from medical and funeral expenses as well as the deceased’s lost income that supported them. If you have suffered such a loss, bring your case to Rod Smith Law PLLC.
Connect with us at (304) 406-7076 or through our online request form today.
We are committed to helping you seek maximum compensation for all of your losses—emotional, physical, and financial. Our Charleston wrongful death lawyer provide compassionate support combined with experienced and skilled representation throughout the duration of the claims process whether at the negotiation table or in court.
West Virginia Wrongful Death Claim Facts
In West Virginia, you generally have two years from the time of the wrongful death to file a claim against the negligent party.
Those who may file a wrongful death claim include:
- Surviving spouses
- Surviving children
- Surviving parents
- Siblings
- Any other individual who was a dependent at the time of the wrongful death
A wrongful death may have occurred through a variety of circumstances, the most common being car accidents. Other types of accidents and incidents may also lead to wrongful deaths, such as truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, defective products, nursing home negligence, and more.
Survivors can file a claim seeking many different types of damages, such as:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income of the deceased
- Pain and suffering of the deceased prior to death
- Medical expenses of the deceased prior to death
- Mental anguish
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of financial security for the survivors
Legal Representation You Can Trust
Rod Smith Law PLLC is here to thoroughly manage your wrongful death claim utilizing our exceptional experience and commitment to service. These types of claims can be complex, difficult, and stressful. As your advocate, our seasoned legal team will work tirelessly on your behalf to reduce the strain of such a difficult event and to stand up for your legal rights under West Virginia law.
Serving clients throughout Morgantown and West Virginia, contact us at (304) 406-7076.
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Case Results
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$400 Thousand Sexual Harassment
A large employer allowed a female employee to be repeatedly subjected to sexual harassment and failed to take action even though management knew of the degrading conduct. After a hard fight, we recovered $400,000 for our client.
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$1 Million Sexual Harassment
We represented female employees who endured relentless sexual harassment in the workplace by their supervisor. The work environment was so bad for these young ladies that they had no choice but to quit. We successfully obtained a $1,000,000 settlement on our clients’ behalf. Rod Smith Law, PLLC strives to make workplaces safer and free of sexual harassment.
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$400 Thousand Sexual Harassment
A large employer failed to protect our client from being sexually harassed and groped in to the workplace by her male co-workers. We fought for our client and held this large employer accountable for the actions of their employees resulting in a $400,000 settlement.
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$500 Thousand Violation of the West Virginia Patient Safety Act
A healthcare facility fired our client in retaliation for reporting understaffing in violation of the West Virginia Patient Safety Act. Safety should never be silenced. We obtained a $500,000 settlement on behalf of our client.
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$1.5 Million Sexual Harassment/Wrongful Discharge
Recovered over $1.5 million in a workplace sexual harassment case.
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$1.6 Million Coal Contract Dispute Verdict
Company awarded a $1.6 million verdict in a trial involving a coal contract dispute.
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$1 Million Commercial Trucking Accident
Injured truck driver awarded $1 million in a commercial trucking accident case.
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$5 Million Illegally Withheld Wages
Recovered over $5 Million for thousands of West Virginia workers.
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$2.7 Million Commercial Contract Dispute
Obtained $2.7 Million arbitration award in a commercial coal contract dispute.
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$72 Million Wrongful Death Verdict
Estate of five-year old child awarded a $72 million verdict in a wrongful death case.