Compassionate Wrongful Death Lawyers in Crofton & Bowie
Seeking Justice for Your Loved One's Wrongful Death
The unexpected death of a loved one can be an overwhelming time. You must deal with the emotions of grief as well as the financial burden of trying to pay for any medical or funeral expenses. This can be especially difficult if the person who died was the primary breadwinner in the family.
If your loved one passed away as the result of a wrongful death, this can make the situation even more tumultuous. At Skipper Law, LLC, we understand how difficult this time can be, which is why our Crofton and Bowie wrongful death attorneys provide compassionate legal representation.
While a successful legal battle will never be able to replace your loved one, holding the responsible party accountable is incredibly important. Whether we can settle outside the courtroom, or the case must go to trial, you can expect that we will do whatever it takes to help you get the closure and restitution you need to move on.
To arrange a free consultation to discuss your wrongful death claim, call our dedicated Maryland lawyers at (410) 919-2121 or contact us online today.
What Qualifies as Wrongful Death?
According to Maryland statue §3-901, wrongful death is whenever someone dies as the result of neglect, recklessness, or any act, including felonious ones, in which the deceased would have been able to file a lawsuit and receive damages had they not died.
Examples of incidents that may result in wrongful death include:
- Car accidents
- Medical negligence
- Premises liability
- Dangerous and defective products
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Action?
The deceased’s wife, husband, parent, or child are all capable of filing wrongful death actions. However, if nobody falls into any of those categories, it can be filed by anyone dependent on the deceased so long as they are related either by blood or marriage.
The Types of Damages You Can Recover From a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Maryland divides wrongful death cases into two parts: a wrongful death claim and a survival claim.
Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death claim is used to seek damages for the emotional and financial burdens that come as a result of the loss of a loved one. Economic damages typically include any lost earnings or lost financial support that would have been provided as well as the value of the services the deceased would have provided to the family had they not passed away. Examples of these include cooking, cleaning, childcare, and other household tasks. Noneconomic damages include restitution for the emotional turmoil you must go through because of the death of a loved one.
Survival Claim
This is filed on behalf of the estate of whoever passed away. Much like a wrongful death claim, the estate can receive both economic and noneconomic damages. However, these are measured in terms of the harm done to the deceased.
Examples of these include:
- Medical expenses for any care needed before your loved one’s untimely death
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost earnings from the time the period the loved one was injured to the time they died
- Pain and suffering your loved one experienced as a result of whatever caused their death
When you need us, we’ll be there for you. Just call (410) 919-2121 for a free consultation.
Contact Skipper Law, LLC Today!
Losing a family member is never easy, and it is important that you take the time to grieve and process your emotions. When you’re ready to pursue the case, our Crofton and Bowie wrongful death attorneys will be there to help you gather necessary evidence and details about the responsible party. We put your goals and needs at the forefront of every case and take the time to answer any questions you may have.
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Anonymous v. Defendant Homeowner
Sizable recovery for a minor attacked by a dog, causing injuries which required multiple stitches.
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G.M. v. P.M.
A husband was struck by his estranged wife with the couple’s pickup truck when the wife, who was backing out of the drive, suddenly drove forward, crushing Ms. Skipper’s client’s leg between the truck and a parked vehicle. The insurance carrier did not extend coverage until the client was represented by Mr. Skipper, who advocated that the wife’s “Alford plea” in the criminal case was not an admission of guilt and could not be used in the civil claim for personal injuries.
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Anonymous v. Defendant Driver and Nationwide Insurance Co.
Six-figure recovery for victim of a multiple roll-over accident that claimed less than $20,000 in medical expenses.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Skipper Law, LLC, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
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"Highly recommended!"Matt Skipper and his team helped me close a case with ease during a stressful time. I am completely satisfied with the outcome and would use Skipper Law for any future legal matters. Highly recommended!- LaToya R.
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"I definitely recommend Skipper Law!"I had an all around great experience working with Jeff at Skipper Law. He was very professional, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable about the homeowners insurance issue I was facing. With Jeff’s help, I was able to resolve a long-standing issue.- Kristen G.
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"Thanks again Matt!!"My daughter was only 11 when she was hurt at a recreational venue. Matt successfully won her case, even with some very difficult legal circumstances!!- Kathy L.
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"I highly recommend you to anyone"Dear Mr. Skipper: Please accept the acknowledgement of my appreciation for the imaginative, creative and comprehensive defense you built to represent me in my long and stressful legal counter-suit against my condominium association. I found you to be professional, dedicated and extremely informative on all Home Owners Association (HOA) and Condominium Association Laws. You formulated an excellent strategy by documenting all non-compliant issues throughout the condominium complex concerning the case and personally took pictures of each of the 240 front doors in order to prove the validity of my case. This photo album of these doors was so well put together, it made it easy for the opposing attorneys and the judges to see and understand precisely what we were talking about and where each door was located. Your continued energy and support in pursuit of this case has been essential in keeping me informed at all stages of the case. Your professionalism is truly appreciated. I highly recommend you to anyone needing legal services. Not only do you provide an excellent HOA defense, but you also have a law firm with a diverse skill set that can address other type of legal needs. My experience with your law firm has been very positive, and I believe that you would represent other clients in the same professional and dedicated manner that you have done for me. Thank you.- Fran
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"Take it from someone who works in the legal field — it is very difficult to find an attorney like Matt."I was rear-ended and slammed into the car in front of me. My car was totaled, and I was taken away in an ambulance. I immediately contacted Matt to consult him for legal advice, and he not only took on my case, but he also comforted me during a rough time.- Lisa A.
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"I could not recommend Matt Skipper any higher. Great experience!"Matt made the experience of drafting a will comfortable and believe it or not...enjoyable. Friendly, knowledgeable, approachable and consciousness. Matt brought up things I did not know to ask that were valuable for my husband I to think through.- Kristi N.
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"Matt was very kind and professional"I picked up a business card of Matt's at the Crofton Fair and held on to it for about a year. When it came time to re-do my will after my husband past I contacted his office. Matt was very kind and professional, helping me get through an extremely emotional time. He took his time answering my questions, which made me feel quite comfortable.- C.S
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"Integrity-Matt and staff have it!"Without saying too much, when I met Matt my family was broken and had all the control of my lives stolen by others. With his help my family and I regained control of ours lives. The process taught me a lot and I thank Matt and staff!- Dominick H.