Wrongful Death
A "wrongful death" cause of action in Alabama is one in which a person dies due to the negligence and/or willful misconduct of another. Alabama's wrongful death statue is unique in that it only permits recovery for punitive damages and denies any recovery for compensatory damages. Thus, Alabama's wrongful death statute is setup to punish the wrongdoer, not to compensate the family for economic losses.
Wrongful death cases can arise in a variety of circumstances, including motor vehicle accidents, construction accidents, defective products (products liability), as well as other situations where individual an dies as a result of someone else's negligent and/or willful misconduct.
Attorneys of Belt Law Firm have the experience and understanding to handle these sensitive issues and can assist families in getting the just compensation they deserve for the loss of their family member.