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Either negligence or misconduct could warrant a wrongful death lawsuit. State statutes in Connecticut allow for litigation in scenarios where individuals or businesses cause premature deaths due to unsafe or illegal behavior.
Grieving families can seek compensation for several key economic losses sustained when a loved one dies. Those losses may include the loss of a loved one’s income from their employment. Even though families may know what someone earned before they died, they may still need support when calculating lost wages for the purpose of wrongful death litigation.
Wages generally don’t stay static
Grieving families could request an inappropriately low amount of compensation for lost future income if they try to settle a wrongful death dispute on their own. The first factor to take into consideration is career advancement.
Many professionals aspire to pursue better positions over time. They may become project leaders or managers. Those advancement opportunities generally come with significant increases in earning potential.
Additionally, employers may provide raises based on job performance and cost-of-living increases. There are also benefits to consider. Employees often receive health insurance, paid leave and a variety of other benefits that can be worth a significant portion of their typical take-home pay.
Families that simply multiply a loved one’s salary by the number of years left until retirement might end up settling a wrongful death lawsuit. They could recover far less than the total financial losses sustained by the family.
Having support when calculating lost wages and determining what compensation to request can make a major difference during wrongful death litigation. Grieving families who secure legal support can potentially optimize their financial recovery after a tragedy.
