Wrongful Death Lawsuits: Financial Support for Grieving Families
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Published Apr 2, 2025
The Burden of Financial Loss
Losing a family member is an emotional tragedy, but when that person was also a primary provider, it becomes a financial emergency as well. Suddenly, the mortgage, tuition, and daily bills that used to be covered by two incomes are falling on one person.
Wrongful death lawsuits exist to compensate families for this loss, but they are notoriously slow. They often drag on for years while insurance companies dispute the value of a life. Funding provides a bridge during this painful time, allowing families to grieve without the immediate fear of bankruptcy.
The "Estate" Requirement
Funding a wrongful death case is legally more complex than a standard injury case. We cannot simply fund a family member directly. Instead, an Estate must be set up, and an Administrator or Executor must be appointed by the court.
We fund the Estate. This ensures that the money is distributed legally and fairly according to the inheritance laws of your state. If you haven't set up the Estate yet, your attorney will need to handle this step before we can release any funds.
Covering Immediate Costs
The most common use for this type of funding is to pay for funeral and burial expenses, which can easily cost $10,000 or more. Families often don't have this cash on hand.
Beyond funerals, the funding replaces the lost wages of the deceased family member, keeping the lights on and the rent paid while your attorney fights to secure the long-term financial future of the surviving spouse and children.
