Wrongful Death

When Negligence Leads to Fatality

Southwest Alabama Wrongful Death Lawyers

The death of a loved one is always difficult. It is even more traumatic when the negligent or intentional acts of others caused the accident or fatal injury. The Law Offices of Mark D. Ryan, P.C. in Bay Minette, Alabama is committed to seeking justice and rightful compensation for survivors. We represent the estates and family members of victims in wrongful death lawsuits throughout Baldwin County and southwest Alabama.

We invite surviving spouses, children, or parents to a free case evaluation. Call us toll-free at 877.797.2002 to arrange a consultation with our experienced litigators. We have recovered damages in a wide range of wrongful death cases:

• Car accidents and tractor trailer collisions
• Motorcycle, ATV, and boating accidents
• Pedestrian deaths
• DUI-related accidents
• Construction accidents and other work-related deaths
• Excessive force by security guards or bar bouncers
• Fights and assaults ending in death
• Medical negligence
• Drowning
• Electrocution, fires, and explosions
• Dangerous and defective products

Wrongful Death Litigation in Alabama

There is a two-year statute of limitation to bring a wrongful death action in Alabama, so it is important to contact an attorney early on to preserve evidence and investigate the cause of the "accidental" death.

Unlike other states which provide compensatory damages (lost earnings, funeral expenses, loss of companionship), Alabama provides only punitive damages. Once an injury becomes fatal, our mission shifts from proving economic damages to proving the negligence or wantonness of the person or entity responsible. We rely on a network of top experts in many fields to reconstruct accidents or otherwise show the fault that caused the death.

After establishing liability, we work out a monetary settlement demand based on historical awards for similar cases. Many cases settle out of court, but if the insurance company resists a fair and reasonable settlement, Mark D. Ryan is a veteran litigator who is fully prepared to take your case to trial.

Contact us today at 877.797.2002 for compassionate, personalized attention and aggressive pursuit of wrongful death compensation. We offer a free consultation at our Bay Minette and Orange Beach offices.