Car Accident Wrongful Death Lawyers 

Fighting for Justice after a Heartbreaking Loss 

The pain of losing a loved one in a car accident is indescribable. You’re left with grief, anger, and a mountain of questions. You wonder whose fault it is, why it had to happen, and whether someone will be able to offer the clarity you’re seeking.  

An experienced wrongful death attorney can help you understand your rights. If your loved one’s death was caused by someone else’s reckless choices, you have legal options. A claim won’t bring them back, but it can help secure the financial support you need to move forward. 

Our legal team at Horn Wright, LLP, takes on the burden, so you don’t have to. We’ll demand justice and fight to get the compensation you deserve. 

The Reality of Car Accidents – Why They Happen 

Car accidents aren’t just statistics. They’re life-altering tragedies. Most happen because someone was careless. Some of the biggest causes include: 

• Distracted Driving: Texting, eating, or fiddling with the radio takes attention off the road. The NHTSA reports that 3,308 lives were lost to distracted driving in 2022. 
• Speeding: The faster a car goes, the less time there is to react. In 2021, speeding contributed to 29% of all traffic deaths—12,330 lives lost. 
• Drunk Driving: Alcohol impairs everything—judgment, coordination, and reaction time. In 2020 alone, drunk drivers were responsible for 11,654 deaths, accounting for 30% of all fatal crashes. 
• Reckless Driving: Tailgating, weaving between cars, and road rage lead to deadly accidents. 
• Dangerous Weather: Rain, snow, and fog reduce visibility and make roads slick, causing nearly 21% of all vehicle crashes. 
• Car Malfunctions: Faulty brakes, tire blowouts, and engine failures can turn a regular drive into a disaster. Poor maintenance often plays a role. 
• Ignoring Traffic Signals: Running red lights is reckless and deadly. In 2022, red-light runners caused 1,149 fatal crashes. 

If a careless driver took your loved one’s life, you deserve answers—and justice. 

Devastating Injuries that Turn Fatal 

Some of the worst injuries that car accidents can cause include: 

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: Severe head injuries can lead to permanent cognitive damage. Traumatic brain injuries are responsible for 30% of all injury-related deaths in the U.S. 
• Spinal Cord Injuries: These can leave victims paralyzed or in chronic pain. Over 18,000 spinal cord injuries happen every year, with driving or riding in a car as one of the risk factors. 
• Internal Injuries: Organs can be damaged beyond repair. Internal bleeding is especially dangerous because it’s not always immediately obvious. 
• Severe Burns: Some crashes cause fires, leading to burns that require multiple surgeries and skin grafts. 
• Broken Bones & Amputations: High-speed crashes can crush bones, sometimes forcing doctors to amputate limbs. 

When injuries turn fatal, families are left not only with heartbreak but with financial and emotional burdens. That’s why wrongful death claims exist—to help ease that burden. Our personal injury attorneys are ready to prosecute your case aggressively against those that caused the loss of a loved one. 

When Negligence Takes a Life: Wrongful Death Claims 

If someone else’s carelessness caused your loved one’s death, you may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. This legal action helps families recover financial losses and holds the at-fault party accountable.  

Does your family have a wrongful death case? Not every fatal accident qualifies as wrongful death. To file a claim, you’ll need to prove: 

1. Duty of Care: The person who caused the crash had a responsibility to drive safely. 
2. Breach of Duty: They failed to meet that responsibility—whether by speeding, drinking, or ignoring traffic laws. 
3. Causation: Their reckless actions directly caused the accident and your loved one’s death. 
4. Damages: Your family has suffered losses—both financial and emotional. 

Claims often stem from car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace incidents, and defective products. These cases involve negligence and liability claims, which require strong legal representation to ensure justice is served. 

What Compensation Can You Seek?  

Losing a loved one isn’t just emotionally crushing—it’s financially devastating. A wrongful death settlement can help ease the financial burden. You may be entitled to: 

• Medical Expenses: If your loved one received medical treatment before passing, these bills can add up quickly. 
• Funeral and Burial Costs: The average funeral in the U.S. costs between over $7,000, a major expense for grieving families. 
• Lost Income: If your loved one was the primary provider, their lost earnings could impact your family’s future. 
• Pain and Suffering: Your family has endured unimaginable grief. You deserve compensation for your loss. 
• Loss of Companionship: A wrongful death claim can seek damages for the emotional toll of losing a spouse, parent, or child. 
• Punitive Damages: In cases of extreme negligence—like drunk driving—courts may award extra damages to punish the responsible party. 

Each state has different laws about wrongful death claims. Acting quickly ensures your case is filed within the legal time limits. 

Horn Wright, LLP: A Legal Team that Truly Cares 

We know that no amount of money can replace your loved one. But we also know financial security can help you rebuild. As a trusted personal injury law firm, our team: 

• Investigates thoroughly: We gather police reports, witness statements, and expert testimonies to build a rock-solid case. 
• Fights the insurance companies: Insurers want to pay as little as possible—we push back and fight for the full amount you deserve. 
• Handles everything so you don’t have to: You’ve got enough to deal with. We take care of the legal side while you focus on healing. 
• Goes to trial if needed: If we can’t get a fair settlement, we’re fully prepared to take your case to court. 

 We’re here to help. You can hire one of the best law firms in America to be your expert auto accident legal representation. 

Take your next step today. Call our office at Horn Wright ,LLP. Initial consultations with our wrongful death attorneys are free, and we don’t get paid unless we win your case. Justice for your family starts now.