Las Vegas Wrongful Death Attorneys

The wrongful death of a family member is the most devastating event that anyone can experience. While nothing can bring your loved one back, civil justice can make a finding of responsibility. It can also compensate family members for their losses, both economic and intangible.  

Nevada laws provide a strict set of rules about who is entitled to money damages when a wrongful death occurs. At the law firm of Jack Bernstein & Associates in Las Vegas, our lawyers offer a free consultation to explain your rights.  

Under Nevada law, a spouse is entitled to recover compensation for emotional grief and loss of consortium. A parent is entitled to recover damages for the emotional grief of losing their child. A child can recover compensation for loss of parental guidance and support. The estate can recover damages for lost wages that the deceased person would have earned had he or she lived. Funeral expenses and medical expenses incurred prior to death are also recoverable by the estate, or by the person who paid for those expenses.  

The sooner you contact a lawyer after your loved one's death, the sooner your lawyer can take steps to preserve evidence of liability and protect your rights. Your lawyer can also serve as a family spokesman and deal with inquiries from insurance companies, newspapers, and others regarding the death of your family member.  

It is important for your lawyer to have photos and videos of your family member when they were young as well as recent photos before they died. These, along with items of a personal nature such as a baptism certificate, birthday cards, writings, and diplomas, can help convey the value of the deceased person's life—and of your loss—to an insurance company or jury. We at Jack Bernstein & Associates are prepared to assist you in this process.  

Free consultation: There is never a charge to talk to a wrongful death attorney at the law firm of Jack Bernstein & Associates. With an office in Las Vegas and the willingness to make house calls, our lawyers will be there when you need us. We handle all wrongful death and fatal accident cases on a contingency fee basis.