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Newport News Wrongful Death Lawyer

Newport News Personal Injury Lawyer

There is no way to bring back what is lost when someone you love is taken from you. The role of a Newport News wrongful death lawyer at Rutter Mills is to assist you at this difficult time. We will investigate the circumstances of your loved one’s death and determine whether other parties are liable. Your family member is no longer here with you, and money cannot replace them. However, there is justice in holding those responsible for the death accountable.

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When Someone You Love Dies At Work

Employers are protected under workers’ compensation law when employees are injured or killed at work. While specific industries, such as transportation and construction, have much higher fatality rates than others, the fact is that any occupation can prove fatal.

One major cause of on-the-job deaths is a slip and fall accident. Perhaps a third-party contractor left debris behind on a worksite that resulted in the fatal slip and fall.

If a worker is killed because of a malfunctioning piece of machinery, the manufacturer for that equipment could face liability. The survivors of a worker killed in a motor vehicle accident may file a wrongful death lawsuit against the other driver.

What Damages Can Be Claimed?

Compensation for wrongful death may include:

  • Loss of future income
  • Loss of protection, assistance, and care
  • Loss of companionship
  • Mental anguish

Our Newport News wrongful death lawyers will fight hard, so that family members receive the maximum compensation they deserve.

Injury Victim

Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In Virginia, only certain family members or dependents may file a wrongful death lawsuit. Known as statutory beneficiaries, these family members include the spouse, children, or grandchildren of the deceased.

If they did not have a spouse or offspring, surviving parents or siblings might file. The same holds for any relative living with the deceased and considered a dependent.

If there are no surviving parents or siblings, relatives eligible to inherit under the state’s intestacy laws may file a lawsuit. Virginia law requires the filing of a lawsuit within two years. After that time limit, the claim cannot go forward.

Contact our team of Newport News Wrongful Death Lawyers

Nothing ever prepares you for the loss of a loved one, but when it was preventable, it is especially tragic. If you lost a family member due to another party’s negligence, recklessness, or deliberate actions, contact a dedicated Wrongful Death Attorney at Rutter Mills. Schedule a free consultation by calling or texting 24/7 or completing our online form.

We will evaluate your claim and also explain the process for filing workers’ compensation death benefits. There is never a fee unless you receive compensation, as we work on a contingency basis.

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Personal Injury

We are here for you in your time of need, providing compassionate guidance and aggressive advocacy in a wide range of personal injury matters. Our top-rated attorneys will fight the insurance companies and get you back on your feet.

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Car Accidents

We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life. Then we’ll tell you what options are available to you to get on the road to recovery.

Car Accident Lawyers
Car Accident Lawyers

Maritime/Jones Act Law

Personal injuries that happen when you’re working – or playing – on the water aren’t governed by “the law of the land.” They are subject to maritime laws under the Jones Act– also known as admiralty law.

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Motorcycle Accidents

We’re here to listen. A member of our team will meet with you, focusing on listening to not only what happened, but also what you are going through and how it’s impacted your life.

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Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Truck Accidents

Truck accidents are often serious. We are here to listen to your story so we can guide you to healing. Our team has represented some of the largest truck accident cases in Virginia. Call us and see how we can help you today.

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Truck Accident Lawyers

Workers Compensation

If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.

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TESTIMONIALS

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Dave Put His Trust in Us

Don’t Fall For The Insurance Company’s Games

Dave suffered serious injuries in a car accident. The defendant’s insurance company tried to offer him a low amount so Dave called Rutter Mills. We took over dealing with the insurance and got Dave the money he needed to get back on his feet.

They enabled me to be happy in life again.

Get Back On Track

Protecting Your Future

Glenn’s car accident changed his life, but not permanently thanks to the help of his Rutter Mills attorney. When the insurance companies wouldn’t help him, our team fought back and won.

I knew I needed Rutter Mills.

Fighting For What's Right

Getting Justice

On his way home from work at the shipyard, Dan was involved in an accident. He tried to file a claim on his own, but the insurance company wouldn’t give him the money he needed to put his life back on track. Dan knew he needed to call Rutter Mills.

They actually won my case 3 times!

Larena's Win

After her car accident, Larena asked her father, a local stevedore, for his advice on who to call. He recommended Rutter Mills. Her team of car accident experts at Rutter Mills fought back when the insurance companies tried to deny her the money she needed to recuperate from her injuries. We took her case to trial – and won. When the insurance company filed their appeals, we beat them again – two more times! Larena got the money she needed and the justice she deserved.

We’re going to immediately call Rutter Mills. That’s the people I trust with my baby girl.

Who Do You Trust With Your Family?

After a car accident, Jamaree’s first call was to her mom. She was shaken up and scared. Mom told her “We’re calling Rutter Mills. Her next was to Rutter Mills. Her Rutter Mills car accident team helped her get compensation “above & beyond” what she was expecting.

They lifted allot of stress off my shoulders. I recommend them to anybody because they WILL fight for you.

Who Can You Turn To?

Referrals From Friends and Family

After John was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, he turned to the person he trusts most for a recommendation. His wife, a paralegal of 30 years, told him to call Rutter Mills on the advice of the lawyer she worked for.

They really care for you as a person. Words cannot describe what Rutter Mills did for me and for my case.

When You Need Someone In Your Corner

Don’t Go It Alone

When the insurance company tried to get Carol to sign paperwork after her car accident, she knew she needed a lawyer. Carol knew she needed Rutter Mills.

When I called Rutter Mills, I knew it was the right fit. They’re so interested in helping you get justice.

Getting The Justice You Deserve

When Mom Needs Strength

Taryn was in a car accident while she was pregnant. She knew she needed someone in her corner to protect her rights and her family’s future.

There’s attorneys, then there’s Rutter Mills.

We're Here When The Unexpected Happens

Priorities

A devasting accident changed Levon’s life forever. The physical and emotional toll left him scared and in pain. When the insurance company for the defendant contacted the family, they made an offer that did not even cover the cost of the medication, much less doctors’ bills, and physical therapy. They knew they needed to talk to a serious lawyer. Rutter Mills took care of the negotiation so Levon could focus on healing.

When you’ve got a serious injury, you need a serious lawyer. That’s why we chose Rutter Mills.

Motorcycle Accidents Change Everything

When Ed was injured in a motorcycle crash, he knew he needed a serious lawyer to protect his rights. The insurance companies were fighting him every step of the way. Rutter Mills helped prove Ed’s case and get him the money he needed to get on the road to recovery.

With the seriousness of the accident, I knew that we needed a serious lawyer. I needed Rutter Mills.

Carol & Levon's Story

They knew they needed a serious lawyer when Carol and her son were seriously injured. After the other party’s insurance company tried to get her to settle for less than she needed, Carol called Rutter Mills for help. We took on the insurance company so she could focus on healing.

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