Virginia Wrongful Death Attorneys
About Us | Personal Injury | Medical Malpractice | Defective Products | Wrongful Death | Criminal | Current News | Contact | Home

Wrongful Death Lawyers

Serving Fredericksburg, Petersburg, and Richmond, Virginia

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that the decedent was killed as a result of the negligence (or other liability) on the part of the defendant(s), and that the surviving dependents or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant's conduct. A wrongful death claim is brought by the surviving beneficiaries or dependents of the deceased victim.

When Should You Consider a Claim for Wrongful Death?

In order to hold a defendant responsible for a wrongful death it must be proved that the conduct of the defendant was the cause of the decedent's death. To satisfy this requirement, it is not necessary to show that the defendant was the only responsible party. However, a connection must be established between the defendants conduct and the injury. It must be shown that the injury would not have occurred without the action of the defendant(s).



Download Windows Media Player.

Example: A victim (married with children) is injured in a severe auto accident, caused by the negligence of a defendant. The victim is hospitalized, sues the defendant, and dies before the case is heard as a result of the injuries sustained in the auto accident. The victim's surviving spouse can step in and pursue the decedent's claim against the defendant. The surviving spouse and children can also pursue a separate wrongful death claim against the defendant for their damages incurred in the decedent's death. These claims are separate; however they can be consolidated by the court before trial.

Contact Us Today

Under Virginia law, a claim for wrongful death must be brought by the personal representative of the deceased. The personal representative can be the administrator or executor of the estate as appointed in the will of the deceased. If no executor is named, the clerk of the court can appoint a personal representative for purposes of pursuing the civil claim on behalf of the deceased's beneficiaries.

To file a wrongful death suit in Virginia you must show the following:

  1. The death of a person was caused by a wrongful act, neglect or default;

  2. The act, neglect or default would have entitled the injured person to file an action to recover damages had the death not occurred;

  3. The beneficiaries have suffered damages as a result of the decedent's death.

Why Choose the Wrongful Death Attorneys of Page & Associates?

We have successfully won multimillion dollar settlements by representing families who have lost loved ones from accidents that have led to Wrongful Death. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury or death as a result of an accident, please immediately contact Page & Associates toll free at (866) 644-6166 or (804)353-6166 for an initial free wrongful death consultation, or click here to complete our online consultation form. We will immediately review your information and respond within 24 hours during the week days and 48 hours during the weekends and holidays.

Free Wrongful Death Consultation
Richmond, Virginia Wrongful Death Lawyers
Page-Smith Building / 2913 Park Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23221-1707
Telephone (804) 353-6166
Toll free 1-866-507-6166 / Facsimile (804) 353-3041

Home / Personal Injury / Automotive / Pedestrian / Large Truck / Common Carrier / Premises Liability
Nursing Home Negligence / Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death / Defective Products / Vioxx / Criminal
Current News / Attorneys / Media / Firm Overview / Testimonials / Contact / Links / Site Map / XML Site Map / Disclaimer

Virgina Wrongful Death Attorney Disclaimer: The content of this website is presented by Page & Associates Richmond, Petersburg, and Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is not intended to be legal advice, but general information related to legal issues commonly encountered with wrongful death lawsuits. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, or have been charged with a crime, please contact Page & Associates for a free wrongful death case evaluation.