Wrongful Death

If a family member suffered a fatal accident due to the negligence of another party, you are entitled to compensation for your loss. While nothing can replace the loved one who passed away, the negligent person or company needs to be held accountable. At Simms & Associates, we have successfully handled wrongful death cases with determination and sensitivity towards our clients. Wrongful death cases can result from the following:

• Accidents Caused By Drunk Drivers
• Auto Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Dram Shop (Liquor) Liability
• Workers' Compensation/Workplace Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Slip and Fall/Trip and Fall

Restrictive Wrongful Death Law

There are constraints to Alabama's wrongful death law. It does not allow you to collect compensatory damages to replace the income of the deceased party. However, we can pursue punitive damages to punish the individual at fault. While the law is restrictive, you still have the opportunity to hold the negligent party responsible and not allow the wrongful death to affect your financial future.

Pursuing the Damages You Deserve

At Simms & Associates, we recognize that a wrongful death case needs to be handled with both deftness and compassion. While a monetary award will never replace a loved one, it may help ease the financial burden caused by that loss. If your loved one suffered a needless and unnecessary death, we will help you recover everything you are entitled to in your wrongful death case.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.