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At NST Law, we are dedicated to helping injured individuals and their families get the justice and compensation they deserve.
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Mr. Trotz has handled injury cases involving auto accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured and many of his clients have sustained traumatic and life-altering injuries.
Wrongful death occurs when a wrongful act, negligence, or default causes the death of an innocent victim. The preventable nature of a wrongful death makes it especially traumatic for the victim’s family members.
While we understand that no amount of compensation can make up for your loss, the dedicated Jonesboro personal injury attorneys at NST Law have a long record of helping suffering families receive financial relief.
Wrongful death occurs when an action or lack of action by someone with a clear and reasonable duty of care causes or contributes to the death of another person.
As of 2024, Arkansas Code Section §16-62-102 specifies that only the following family members are eligible to file a wrongful death claim:
State law allows up to three years to file a wrongful death claim. This can be extended in cases where the responsible party is convicted of capital, first-or second-degree murder.
Although this seems like sufficient time, building a wrongful death case can be a lengthy process, and information is always easiest to gather immediately after the accident.
You can recover two categories of damages in wrongful death cases in Arkansas:
These include economic, non-economic, and punitive damages.
Economic damages are quantifiable monetary losses that can be proven. These include medical expenses, funeral expenses, and loss of income that resulted from the death.
Non-economic damages include loss of services and companionship, pain and suffering of the deceased, and mental anguish or grief.
Punitive damages are awarded as a punishment against the defendant when it can be proven that the defendant acted maliciously or with reckless disregard of the consequences, such as drunk driving.
To win a wrongful death case, you must first establish that less than 50% of the fault lies with the deceased. Fault is established when any of the following negligent or willful actions, omissions, or conduct are proven to be the proximate cause of the death:
Any party that played a role in the death can be liable. This includes product manufacturers, suppliers, marketers, motor vehicle operators, health care providers, or anyone who failed to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances.
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Founding Member – Senior Partner
Phone: 901-462-3333
Fax: 901-746-1505
Attorney
Phone: 901-259-0416
Fax: 901-746-1544
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Phone: 901-462-3331
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Phone: 901-259-0406
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Wrongful deaths can stem from a multitude of circumstances—here are the most common case types in Arkansas:
Wrongful death cases require detailed investigations, timely filing of motions, retention of expert witnesses, and knowledge of the Arkansas statutes. These practical necessities alone would make it difficult to file a wrongful death case without a lawyer, but the powerful grief that often accompanies wrongful death can make this process overwhelming. A compassionate, competent attorney can ensure your case is handled with the attention required to win the compensation you need and deserve.
The attorneys at NST Law understand the emotional and financial devastation wrongful deaths cause. While compensation cannot take away the grief, it can alleviate the resulting financial strain. We are dedicated to pursuing the maximum award available by law, and our record shows that our dedication pays off. We have over 30 years of experience and have won over $2 billion on behalf of our clients.
Here are some of the verdicts and settlements we have won:
If your loved one was a victim of wrongful death, don’t delay. Contact NST Law today for a free consultation by completing our easy online form or calling our Jonesboro office at 870-372-6694.
Our clients’ success stories highlight the quality of our work.
I am very pleased with the way this company handled my case. I appreciate the thoroughness with which they took care of the case. They were in regular communication with me to keep me informed of the progress being made. They did not give up working the case until I was satisfied the the results. I could not have chosen better people to work with.
NST Attorneys and their associates were very professional. Contacted me often to advise of status of claim and were very compassionate toward helping me recover lost expenses and receive compensation for personal injuries. I would highly recommend using their services.
Contact us for a free consultation now so that we can review your case and decide how we can best help you.
