Wrongful Death

Fatal Accident and Wrongful Death Lawyer Serving Roanoke, Christiansburg, and Salem Since 1975

What is the value of a person’s life?

If you have lost a loved one due to the negligence or willful behavior of another person, putting a value on your loved one’s life may be the last thing on your mind.  We understand.  Grief can be overwhelming, but you owe it to yourself and your departed loved one to think about what the long-term consequences of your loss are and what legal action you may reasonably take to recover compensation.

At our Roanoke County law firm, Harry F. Bosen Jr. offers legal counsel and representation to individuals and families in wrongful death claims, including those arising from fatal accidents.  To find out whether you have grounds for a wrongful death claim, please contact our law offices for a free case evaluation.  Talk to a lawyer who has the experience to handle difficult cases and knows what to do.

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In Virginia, the law allows family members, next of kin and the administrator of the estate of the deceased to bring wrongful death claims. These cases are complex. To be successful, a lawyer must be skilled at investigating and analyzing the facts of a case and be attuned to prevailing attitudes within the local legal system.

Attorney Harry F. Bosen Jr. will find out how the death happened, who caused it and whether the deceased was to any degree negligent. Virginia is a “contributory negligence state.” This means, if the deceased was even 1 percent to blame, a wrongful death claim may be barred.

What is the value of a person’s life? To determine that, our law firm uses economists, as necessary, to calculate the loss of income for the lifetime that was cut short. We turn to other experts to assess damages for loss of consortium for the surviving spouse and loss of companionship for the surviving children.

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To learn about our law firm’s experience with wrongful death claims or to discuss your legal needs, please call us or e-mail Harry F. Bosen, Jr. today for a complimentary consultation.