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Wrongful Death Attorneys
When negligence takes a loved one, your family deserves answers — and accountability. We help you find both.
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- $680,000Wrongful Death
- $150 Million+Recovered for injured clients over 40+ years of practice
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What You Need to Know.
When a family loses a loved one, they want to know what happened and why. Our civil justice system can be that search for answers — and without a lawyer’s help, a family may never get them.
When another person’s negligence causes a death, the law calls it a wrongful death — and even when no crime was committed, the responsible party can be held accountable in a civil action. These claims are normally brought by the surviving spouse, children, or other family members, and they exist to provide for the people who depended on the person who was lost.
How Morrison & Barnes Can Help.
- Answers and accountabilityWe investigate what happened and why, and we hold the responsible parties accountable for it.
- We carry the processWhile your family grieves, we handle the investigation, the filings, the insurers, and the deadlines.
- Experience that mattersWe have recovered millions of dollars for the surviving family members and beneficiaries of wrongful death victims.
- No fee unless we winYour consultation is free, there are no upfront costs, and you pay no attorney’s fee unless we recover for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is a wrongful death claim?
A civil action brought when someone’s negligence causes a death. It is separate from any criminal case, and it can proceed even when no crime was charged.
Who can bring a wrongful death claim in Tennessee?
Normally the surviving spouse or children, or other family members who would pursue the case. We can tell you quickly whether your family has standing.
What compensation does a wrongful death claim provide?
Compensation for the family’s loss — including the financial and emotional support the loved one provided, and the losses the family has suffered.
How long does my family have to act?
Generally, Tennessee allows one year for most wrongful death claims. These cases also depend on evidence that fades — the sooner we can start, the stronger the case.
The information on this page is general and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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