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Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys is a group of experienced wrongful death lawyers serving Gastonia, NC. We represent survivors in compensation claims.

Wrongful Death Attorney Gastonia, NC

Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys represent surviving family members.

If you or your loved one lived in Gastonia or the wrongful death happened here, we can help.

Talk to a Gastonia wrongful death lawyer today. We make the sign-up process easy. Call or message us now.

Do I have a wrongful death claim?

A wrongful death claim is like a personal injury case but one that results in death. When a person or party has legal fault for injuring someone, the victim may bring a personal injury claim. When death occurs, the claim becomes a wrongful death claim instead and is brought by the personal representative on behalf of the surviving family.

When an accident first occurs, you may not know if you have a wrongful death claim.

You may need to investigate what happened and the underlying causes. Our lawyers can handle the investigation for you, exploring all opportunities to bring a case.

Consult with a wrongful death lawyer in Gastonia

The best way to know if you have a claim is to have a consultation with a wrongful death lawyer in Gastonia. Let us evaluate your case and get answers to your questions.

Choose Our Experienced Team

Here are some reasons people choose Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys as their wrongful death attorney in Gastonia.

We know the defense playbook

Our lawyers know the defense playbook because we used to work for the defense. As former lawyers for the insurance companies, we know how they operate. Today, we’ve turned that knowledge around to help you, putting our experience to work to aggressively pursue your case.

We focus on representing people

Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys is a law firm that focuses our resources on helping people. We’ve dedicated our legal practice to being there for people who need us, including families who have lost a loved one. This focus gives us the perspective and resources to meet your needs.

We’re experienced in the local courts

You rely on your lawyer for their local knowledge. When you go to court, you want an attorney that has been in the courtroom before. You need someone who knows the local process. With an established presence in Gastonia, our law firm has the experience that gets results.

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Wrongful Death Case?

A person or a party, like a company, can be held liable in a wrongful death case. There may be multiple defendants in a wrongful death case.

A defendant can be held liable in a wrongful death case because of:

Negligence—an act or failure to act that creates an unreasonable risk of danger
Recklessness—indifference to a high likelihood of harm
Intentional conduct—purposeful harm, such as assault and battery or assault with a weapon

Sometimes, an employer is liable for the actions of their employee. A person may be liable for lending a vehicle or other item in a situation where it is unsafe to do so. A product manufacturer may be responsible.

Our lawyers will investigate your claim to determine what party or parties may be liable.

Financial Compensation Available for Wrongful Death Cases in NC

Financial compensation available for wrongful death claims in NC covers multiple types of losses. There are monetary losses like medical bills and final expenses. There might be income or services that the person would have provided for the family, and these losses may be claimed.

In addition, you may claim compensation for the grief and trauma of losing your loved one.

At your consultation, we’ll talk about the potential case value and verify your losses.

How a Wrongful Death Settlement Is Distributed to Family Members

If you are a surviving spouse, child, or parent, you may benefit from bringing a wrongful death claim. Who receives the money in a wrongful death lawsuit depends on who survives the victim. Our lawyers can give you a personalized evaluation of how funds might be distributed in your case.

The Legal Process of Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in Gastonia

The investigation

Before we file your claim, we investigate and determine who is liable and the basis for your claim.

The case

We draft documents to start your legal case. This paperwork summarizes the claim and your demand for compensation. Our lawyers then file your paperwork in court.

The evidence

The work doesn’t stop when the paperwork is filed. It’s just the beginning. We build the evidence. We talk to witnesses, including formal depositions, to put testimony on the record, request records, and work with experts to build your claim.

The strategy

Every wrongful death case relies on a legal strategy. We get to know you so that the strategy is personalized.

Pursuing your case

Horton & Mendez Injury Attorneys resolves cases by settlement and trial. We are experienced and capable trial attorneys.

I’m talking to the insurance company. Does that count as starting a wrongful death case?

No. To start your wrongful death case within the required timeline, you must file court paperwork. The insurance representative might be friendly, but they’re not on your side.

Always talk to a Gastonia wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible.

When To Hire a Gastonia Wrongful Death Lawyer for Your Family’s Case

If you’re trying to decide if it’s time to hire a Gastonia wrongful death lawyer for your family’s case, we invite you to contact us. The work we do early in the case can make the process easier. Plus, we can begin preparing a strategy to maximize your compensation.