Virginia Beach Wrongful Death Lawyers

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Virginia Beach Wrongful Death Lawyers

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Losing a loved one is one of life’s deepest pains. Worse yet is feeling it could have been prevented. If someone close to you has passed away due to the careless actions of another, a Virginia Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer from Rutter Mills can pursue a claim for you to avenge your loved one and protect your financial future.

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After a loss, you may feel overwhelmed emotionally and financially. Knowing how to get help is the first step to healing. 

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From resources for grief counseling to investigating what really happened, we will be by your side, getting you the help and answers you need. 

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You Are Not Alone

Thorough investigation and an unwavering pursuit of justice are our means to uncover truths to hold negligent and reckless wrongdoers accountable for your loss. Rutter Mills has the experience and resources necessary to win your case. Our compassionate, justice-driven attorneys are ready to defend those who have unfairly lost a loved one due to the carelessness of another person or company. We will be with you every step of the way, and ensure your family’s future is secured.

What We Will Do For You

Estimate Your Future Losses

We will seek compensation for all medical and funeral costs, as well as future income lost. When pursuing compensation for lost income, a proficient Rutter Mills wrongful death attorney in Virginia Beach will bring in forensic experts to determine how much income your loved one would have continued earning for your family.

Our team will also work with mental health experts who understand and attest to your and your family’s anguish and trauma. While there is no price for your pain, these damages are our way of ensuring your family’s future is taken care of.

No Upfront Costs To You

Rutter Mills does not charge clients any retainer fees, upfront costs, or out-of-pocket expenses. We handle cases on a contingency basis. That means your Virginia Beach wrongful death lawyer only gets paid after recovering compensation that satisfies the needs of your family. If we do not win your case, you will not have to worry about paying for our legal services. You should only be concerned with getting justice on for your loved one and your family’s recovery, not trying to figure out how to pay for it.

Experience on Your Side

Each case is unique, but the Virginia Beach Wrongful Death Attorneys at Rutter Mills will help your family obtain the resources you need to help your healing. Managing partners Arthur “Brother” Rutter and Adam Lotkin have experience and passion fighting for families with wrongful death cases. We advocate strongly for justice and ongoing support of victims who have been left behind to struggle through the grief of losing a loved one.

No matter the circumstance of the death, Rutter Mills has helped families recover the necessary finances to support healing, treatment for emotional duress, and survival expenses for those left behind.

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How A Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help

It takes a special kind of lawyer to identify your needs, both now and in the future. Rutter Mills’s personal injury lawyers excel in negotiation and litigation and will focus on your emotional needs during your time of grief. We pursue financial compensation because we understand the support you will need to heal will cost money.

In your time of mourning, we believe you are entitled to whatever resources you need to heal from the wrongful death and loss of someone dear to you. We will lead you to the support systems you need to treat:

  • Your grief, anguish, sorrow, and emotional trauma
  • Income lost due to a loved one’s death
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Loss of services, care, protection, assistance, and companionship
  • Medical bills
  • Damages meant to punish the wrongdoer responsible for your tragedy

Who Can File A Claim

The loss of a loved one can put major stressors on a family. Not everyone may agree on who is entitled to receive compensation following a tragic loss. That is why contacting an experienced attorney as soon as possible is important. When you hire a Rutter Mills wrongful death attorney to pursue your claim, we become a personal legal representative, taking action for a victim’s surviving family members and their estate. Those left behind are entitled to inheritance and may then be listed in the wrongful death claim. Eligibility for filing a claim includes the following:

  • A spouse (if married) and children of the decedent
  • If their parents are deceased, grandchildren may file
  • If there is no spouse, children, or grandchildren, the parent(s), brothers, and sisters may file
  • Dependent relatives within the household—related by blood, marriage, or adoption—can be included
  • Heirs to the estate under Virginia’s intestacy law can file if there are no other legitimate survivors

It is important to consider all who may wish to be included, as only one wrongful death claim may be filed for the departed person.

Deadline for Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Virginia Beach

According to the legal Code of Virginia § 8.01-244, there is a statute of limitations for filing wrongful death claims. The law states that your claim must be filed within 2 years of the date your loved one died, not the day they were injured.

When dealing with loss, two years goes by very quickly and you might not have the energy to spend on a claim. We can help you avoid legal hassle during your time of mourning.

If you and your family are considering filing a claim for your deceased loved one, reach out to a Rutter Mills Virginia Beach wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. We will ensure your claim is filed properly so you can concentrate on what matters most – your healing.

Contact a Virginia Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer at Rutter Mills

A Rutter Mills case is a serious case. It may mean you have been badly injured. It certainly means you have a lot on the line, and the resolution of your case will make a big difference to you, your family, and your life moving forward. We will help you with whatever you need to win your case.

Call or text anytime at 757-777-7777 or fill out our contact form and schedule your free consultation. We are here for you.

 

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Cody W.

First off I want to thank Rutter Mills for the outstanding work they continue to do. I had a case recently and it was a complex one. My lawyer, Will Nexsen did an amazing job. I would highly recommend him and Rutter Mills. I want to give a big thanks to Julia, as well, for keeping me constantly in the loop. She always texted or called me back immediately with any questions and concerns I had. I greatly appreciated that.

Redd E.

I had and still do have the most valuable, professional and friendly relationship with Selena Paszkiewicz and Mr. Lotkin. It was a bit rough waiting for the case to conclude because of covid; however, it was DEFINITELY worth the wait and the experience. Not to mention how, as a 20 year plus employment. Selena was so gracious as to assist me in paralegal questions, as I've just graduated from studying law as a paralegal. Upon the case being concluded, she has still promised I could always call for advice and paralegal help. I'm going to grow up to be just like her (lol). Rutter Mills attorneys and paralegals, especially Mr. Lotkin and Selena Paszkiewicz, you're the best ever. PLEASE PLEASE keep doing what you love. When you do what you're meant for and with the joy you both have in it, it's not a job or work... it's a career for life!!!

Shasta T.

Mr. Daniel Delalla, he has helped me tremendously! I had to go to court for my case and he did an Extraordinary job in getting back an acceptable compensation amount. He fought hard for me in court and worked diligently on negotiations with insurance company. Thank you Mr. DeLalla you are greatly appreciated.

Sussana E

Wonderful people , professional and caring who work hard for your case. Would recommend!

Ty F

I cannot express how diligent and thorough that the Rutter Mills family is. The amount of patience they had with my particular situation the simple factor that they understood the factor grieving time- There aren’t enough characters or stars allowed in this review to properly write how much I would recommend them if you are in need of their services.

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