Wrongful Death
Last updated on December 11, 2025
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things you may ever face. Our attorneys at R. Steve Bowden & Associates understand how devastating this situation is and how challenging it may be to recover from the loss. We recognize no amount of money can ever adequately compensate you for your loss. However, we also recognize that the future of your family may depend on it. Let our caring staff work for you. Contact our North Carolina wrongful death lawsuit lawyers for a free initial consultation.
We Pursue Wrongful Death Compensation
Although an insurance company may contact your family immediately following an accident to offer a settlement, the Insurance Company Is NOT On Your Side®. Undoubtedly, the insurance company’s offer will usually be far less than your family is entitled to and acceptance of the offer will end your right to seek just compensation.
Our Greensboro wrongful death attorneys are truly sensitive to your family’s needs. We recognize that liability and justice should be sought for your loved one’s untimely death, and aggressively pursue just compensation for you. It is our goal to obtain compensation which will take care of your family for the long term. We seek to recover all means of compensation for our clients, such as:
- Loss of a child
- Loss of a homemaker
- Loss of primary income for the household
- Loss of companionship
- Conscious pain and suffering
- Medical bills prior to death
- Any other means for compensation
Types Of Wrongful Death Accident Cases We Take
A loved one can be suddenly taken from you in nearly any type of accident. We are experienced and knowledgeable in the governing wrongful death laws and in fatal accidents such as:
- Work accidents
- Construction accidents
- Electrocution
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Motorcycle fatality accidents
- Medical malpractice
- Other catastrophic accidents
Wrongful Death Damages
North Carolina law specifies the losses for which survivors can seek compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. These losses are called “damages”, and include the following:
- Medical expenses related to the incident that caused the victim’s death
- The victim’s pain and suffering (if he or she did not die instantly)
- Reasonable expenses related to the victim’s funeral
- Loss of the victim’s future income
- Loss of the victim’s services, protection and care
- Loss of the victim’s companionship, comfort, guidance and society
If the circumstances that led to the victim’s death were particularly egregious, the survivors may also seek punitive damages from the person or party responsible for causing the death. Punitive damages are available when a death was caused by malicious, willful or wanton conduct. They are designed not to compensate for actual losses, but to punish the responsible party and deter future similar conduct.
The proceeds of a North Carolina wrongful death lawsuit are distributed in accordance with the state’s intestate succession law, even if the victim died with a valid will in place. Essentially, this means that those closest to the victim will get the biggest share. The most common recipients in wrongful death claims are spouses, children and parents.
Pursuing Wrongful Death Claims
It is important to understand that North Carolina law limits the time survivors have to bring wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of their deceased loved ones. In most cases, the lawsuit must be filed within two years of the victim’s death.
Because of this strict time limit, it is important to talk with an experienced North Carolina personal injury attorney soon after a fatal accident, even if you are unsure whether your loved one’s death was caused by an act of negligence.
We Offer Guidance During This Difficult Time
Our compassionate and experienced lawyers can provide your family with guidance on how to proceed during this difficult time and will take on any burdens of contact with the insurance company. The insurance company is not on your side ®, but R. Steve Bowden & Associates is here for you. Contact our North Carolina fatal car accident attorneys and wrongful death lawyers today to speak with our caring attorneys and staff.
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