Ensuring compensation for your loss

Wrongful death is a tragic situation in which someone loses his or her life due to the negligence or willful misconduct of another. The law allows for a just financial compensation to the survivors for the income the victim likely would have earned had he or she lived, related financial benefits to the survivors and medical and funeral costs. The Johnson & Monteleone, L.L.P. attorneys are experienced with wrongful death law and are available to aggressively pursue your case.

There can be many causes of wrongful death, including:

•Medical malpractice, including errors made during surgery or in-patient care
•A car or truck accident caused by a negligent driver
•Negligence in the workplace
•An accident in a public place caused by faulty maintenance or construction
•Criminal behavior

How to file a wrongful death lawsuit

The law requires that a wrongful death suit include specific elements, including:

•One or more survivors, who can be the victim's spouse, children, other dependents or parents
•A financial loss to the survivors due to the lack of the victim's income
•An increase in living expenses for tasks that the victim performed (for example, the cost of hiring a handyman to make routine repairs that the victim once performed)

Filing a wrongful death lawsuit involves several steps. First, the suit must establish that the death was caused by negligence or criminal behavior. It must also demonstrate that the financial compensation the suit requests is fair based on the deceased's earning power and other factors. The suit must also name all affected survivors, and explain how the compensation will be distributed among them, should the lawsuit succeed. Filing a suit requires knowledge of the Idaho wrongful death laws, as well as experience with such lawsuits.

As wrongful death attorneys in the Boise, Idaho area, we understand the requirements of the law and can use our experience to evaluate your case. We have experience dealing with insurance companies and in litigating cases in court. We are equipped to aggressively pursue your case to obtain fair and just compensation for you.

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The members of Johnson & Monteleone, L.L.P. are experienced injury attorneys in Boise, as well as brain and spine injury lawyers.

Contact our Boise wrongful death lawyers for an in-person appointment

If you believe that a family member died a wrongful death, contact Johnson & Monteleone, L.L.P. to discuss your case. Call us now at 208-331-2100 or contact us online to schedule an appointment at your convenience. There is no charge for the initial consultation. Our office is located near the Capitol building in downtown Boise, accessible to public transportation and with on-street parking. Alternatively, we can visit you in your home. Our staff is bilingual in English and Spanish. We will work hard for you to obtain the justice you deserve.