According to the National Safety Council. even though 2020 saw a dramatic drop in miles driven, motor vehicle deaths are estimate to be higher in 2020than the past 13 years – showing as many as 42,060 estimated to have died in motor vehicle crashes last year, and 8% increase over 2019. These numbers are staggering, and it shows us just how widespread accidents truly are.
It cannot be overstated enough, accidents like these impact families throughout the country each year. Losing a loved one due to a motor vehicle accident is one of the most difficult things families have to come to terms with, and fewer things are more upsetting than a life being cut short due to a car accident.
For this very reason, there is no way to put a monetary value on someone’s life. However, there are expenses that come with any death, especially sudden ones. Funeral expenses, hospital bills and outstanding debts can quickly add up while you are your family are going through the grieving process. No one should have to worry about how they will pay for things like this while they are trying to grasp the lose of a loved one. This is where you need the help of a compassionate personal injury attorney to guide you through the process.
Wrongful death attorneys in Greenville, NC
Our team understands there is no replacing a life taken so quickly and there is no monetary amount that will can ease their passing but receiving compensation after a wrongful death accident could help your family. Even if you can afford for any end-of-life expenses, this type of compensation can be used for future family expenses or possibly by finding a way to memorialize your loved one.
The attorneys at Hardee, Massey & Blodgett have decade of experience representing families in cases exactly like this. You are not alone. We know that losing a loved one is extremely painful. We know these types of death often have more anger, confusion, and disbelief than with other causes of death because they are unexpected and there was no way to foresee your loved one would be gone in an instant. If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, call us today, 252-378-2525.