It’s the catastrophic news that nobody wants to hear. There has been a terrible car accident, and your loved one did not make it. The human response to such a revelation is shock and, eventually, grief. Then questions arise: How are we going to get by without the person so tragically taken from us? Do we have legal rights?
These are questions the law firm of Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer wants to help answer for you. Our fatal car accident lawyers in Somerset, KY, are ready to demand fair compensation for all survivors who are eligible for financial recovery.
Contact our compassionate team today for a free consultation to find out why you need our firm to fight for justice for your deceased loved one and your family.
Reasons to Work with Our Firm After a Loved One’s Fatal Crash
Our team of experienced wrongful death attorneys and support staff has all the objective criteria you want to see from your law firm — results, hard-earned endorsements from clients, and offices conveniently located throughout Kentucky. Our deep Kentucky roots, combined with decades of experience in the legal field, give us the Kentucky Courage needed to stand up for families who have suffered losses in fatal car accidents in Somerset.
The Lawyers You See Are the Lawyers You Get
We believe in honest advertising. The lawyers you see on our TV advertisements are the same attorneys who handle our wrongful death cases. We are real lawyers who advertise, not advertisers who happen to have a law degree.
When you hire Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, you can expect to meet your lawyer early in your case, hear from them often, and avoid the middlemen and runaround routines.
We Earn Clients’ Trust
Our Somerset wrongful death lawyers are ready to earn your trust through:
- Authentic empathy for what you’re going through
- Honest communication
- Sensitivity for your desired level of privacy (We know that some clients don’t want to hear every detail of their wrongful death case, while others want to be more involved.)
- Working tirelessly for you, knowing we get one shot at securing fair compensation, honoring your loved one’s memory, and working to hold liable parties accountable
We’d like to share one of our firm’s many positive testimonials so you can understand that our promises of attentive service are much more than lip service:
“I can’t thank you guys enough. Your support staff is awesome, and I never felt in the dark about any details. I have and will continue to recommend your firm to family and friends who need help.“— Marty L.
Our Proven Results
Some of our firm’s most notable results include settlements and verdicts of:
- $5.275 million in a Laurel County car crash case
- $3.5 million in an auto accident case
- $2 million in a wrongful death case
These are just a few examples of the many life-changing settlements and verdicts we have delivered to deserving clients. Of course, every case is different, and past outcomes do not guarantee future results, but they do indicate our experience with high-value cases.
Your Legal Rights as a Surviving Family Member After a Deadly Crash
Depending on your relationship to the deceased, you may have significant rights as a surviving family member after a deadly crash in Somerset, including the right to pursue fair compensation from liable insurance companies and the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit against negligent parties when necessary.
Our car accident lawyers serving Somerset are ready to help you enforce these rights right now. Because Kentucky’s statute of limitations does not provide much time to file a wrongful death case, we encourage you to contact Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer as soon as possible for your free consultation.
What Is a Wrongful Death Claim in a Car Accident Case?
When we refer to a “wrongful death claim” in the context of a fatal car accident, we generally mean a wrongful death lawsuit filed by survivors affected by the event. However, in Kentucky, the personal representative of the deceased’s estate must typically file the wrongful death claim.
Individuals who may be eligible to collect benefits from such a claim include:
- A spouse
- Biological and adoptive children
- Parents
- Beneficiaries of the decedent’s estate
We are ready to review the specifics of your situation to advise you about who should file and benefit from your claim, given your circumstances.
Compensation Available After a Fatal Crash
Financial compensation for a fatal car accident should reflect the entire gravity of your loved one’s permanent absence.
Some common damages in fatal car accident cases include:
- Final medical bills incurred prior to the person’s death
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of benefits, including medical benefits and pensions
- Loss of inheritance
- Value of household services the individual would have provided
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of care, protection, and guidance
- Loss of companionship
- Survivors’ pain, suffering, and mental anguish
Common Causes of Fatal Car Wrecks in Somerset
Our lawyers for deadly car accidents have seen how negligence can leave entire families without someone they love deeply and rely on for their most essential needs. These types of fatal negligence include:
- Aggressive driving
- Distracted driving
- Drunk driving or drug-impaired driving
- Speeding
- Tailgating
- Failure to yield the right-of-way
- Defective motor vehicles
A Somerset fatal car accident attorney from our team can begin an investigation immediately, knowing that time can make the difference when collecting evidence from the car accident scene, securing witness statements, and beating filing deadlines.
How Our Somerset Fatal Car Accident Lawyers Can Help You
As you spend time with loved ones and work through your loss, Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer’s team of personal injury lawyers will be hard at work:
- Securing evidence that proves whose negligence caused the fatal injuries
- Documenting all the economic and non-economic damages for which you deserve compensation
- Preparing comprehensive, evidence-based settlement demands
- Negotiating with the insurance company for an appropriate settlement
- Preparing for and completing any necessary trial work
Let us stand up for your rights, protect your privacy, and honor your loved one’s memory through our professional, fearless approach to your fatal car accident case.
Our firm prioritizes Kentuckians and provides authentic, capable representation that our clients can rely on. Call Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer today to set up a free, no-pressure consultation about working with a fatal car accident lawyer in Somerset, KY. You can also contact us online.
