What To Do If a Family Member Died before Their Personal Injury Claim was Settled
The personal injury attorneys at the Anderson Law Firm represent clients who have been hurt in North Texas due to negligence. Many of our clients get seriously injured in car wrecks and motorcycle accidents in DFW and can eventually recover from their injuries; however some of our clients suffer injuries that are too great for their bodies to overcome. It is a terrible thing when we lose any client during their claim due to their accident injuries or some other medical condition, but it does happen.
What Happens When an Individual in the Middle of a Personal Injury Claim Dies?
If you've had a family member die in the middle of their injury claim it's important that the executor of that persons will be proactive in contacting their loved ones personal injury attorney. A claim does not die just because the claimant did. In the event that the claimant passes on, the executor of that person's will has the ultimate say in the settlement process of that claim. The executor of the will gets to decide when and how much to accept in the settlement process. Once the claim is settled, the compensation from that claim will now be directed into the deceased claimant's estate.
Stay In Contact With Your Attorney
As in all personal injury claims, it's important to stay in contact with your injury attorney. Keep them informed on your health or tell a family member to keep them updated on your physical status. In the case that a claimant has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer or other disease, your injury attorney may be able to prioritize your case or work out a settlement plan with your family.
