Nashville Wrongful Death Lawyers

Wrongful death lawsuits are civil actions that certain survivors can take in pursuit of compensation after a loved one has been killed, either by someone else’s intentional behavior or due to negligence. These lawsuits can be filed even if criminal charges have been brought against the party responsible for your loved one’s death. Different states have different rules about who may bring a wrongful death claim. In Tennessee, your right to file a claim will depend on your relationship to the victim and who the other survivors may be.



Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit if you are:

What Damages Can Be Recovered In A Wrongful Death Claim?

At Bill Easterly & Associates, we know that there is no amount of compensation that can turn back time and replace the life of your loved one. However, receiving financial compensation during the grieving process can help you and your family in the present and future.

Our Nashville wrongful death lawyers can help you pursue:



• Emergency medical expenses and doctor’s bills due to injuries prior to death
• Pain and suffering your loved one endured
• Loss of wages
• Loss of companionship
• Funeral and burial costs

We know that losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the toughest things you will ever go through, and these types of compensation can help ease financial burdens as you plan the funeral and determine your path forward. If you were supported in part or in full by your deceased family member, you may be able to recover the wages they lost between the time of their injury and death, and you may also be able to seek compensation for the deceased’s lost earning potential. You should not have to deal with your loved one’s wrongful death on your own. Our compassionate attorneys will be there every step of the way to help you and your family figure this out.

What Are Common Types Of Wrongful Death Cases?

At Bill Easterly & Associates, our experienced wrongful death attorneys have handled countless tragic cases involving:



• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Boating accidents
• Defective products
• Construction accidents
• Nursing home abuse and neglect
• Medical errors
• Dangerous drugs
• Premises liability

This is by no means a complete list of all the types of wrongful death cases we handle. If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligent or intentional behavior, you need to speak with one of our knowledgeable wrongful death attorneys about your legal options.

Over the years, we have successfully handled many wrongful death claims and have helped numerous clients obtain the compensation they need during the most difficult time in their lives. We believe that our results have stemmed from the level of personal and compassionate representation we provide.

Schedule a free consultation today to learn how our attorneys could help in your case.

Having a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney on your side is important. Although you could potentially file a claim on your own, you would likely be squaring off against a deep-pocketed insurance company and a team of aggressive lawyers who handle these types of cases regularly.

Additionally, insurance companies will often try to take advantage of you if you do not have a lawyer at your side. They may make you a low initial offer that will not cover all of your economic losses and your pain and suffering, or they may try to find loopholes to get out of paying you anything at all. At Bill Easterly & Associates, our attorneys will make sure that does not happen to you.

When you enlist the help of the experienced wrongful death attorneys at Bill Easterly & Associates, we work hard to take the legal burden off you while you grieve.



Our attorneys will: