Laurel Wrongful Death Attorneys

Handling Your Case With Compassion & Respect

Few experiences in life are as difficult to process psychologically as the sudden or accidental death of a husband, wife, mother, father, son, or daughter. If a family member died in an accident or as the result of someone's negligence, you need time to grieve.

Our Laurel wrongful death attorneys at McGowan & Cecil, LLC have worked with enough bereaved family members to understand a family's need to take time for mourning and burial of the deceased, but we also need to act promptly to preserve any evidence—be assured that the defense is doing so.

At McGowan & Cecil, we act with dignity, compassion, and respect. The sooner after an accident an investigation gets underway, the more likely it is that the true cause of the accident will be discovered, and the negligent party held accountable.

Let us help you. Contact our firm to arrange a free consultation with our competent attorneys at (301) 761-2007.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

In Maryland, both a survivor's claim and a wrongful death claim may be filed. The personal representative of the estate files the survival claim, and designated beneficiaries are eligible to file the wrongful death claim.

We make ourselves available to family members who have suffered the loss of loved ones in accidents such as the following:

• Auto accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Boating accidents
• Construction accidents
• Fires and explosions
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• Deaths resulting from doctors' or hospitals' errors
• Nursing home accidents

Our Laurel wrongful death lawyers have a great deal of experience working for and with family members at a very difficult time—after the sudden death of a loved one. We know how to get in and start an investigation without disturbing a family during the important time of grieving.

Fatal Car Accident Cases

Unfortunately, surviving family members are devastated and left unprepared and unsure of what to do in the aftermath of a fatal crash. After a car accident, get the legal help you need from a firm that has been trusted by thousands of people to handle their most devastating and complex cases.

Our Laurel wrongful death attorneys have years of experience representing people whose loved ones have been victims of fatal car accidents.

Our lawyers can step in and guide you through the process of seeking justice and compensation for the loss of a loved one in a fatal car accident in any situation involving:

• Cars (passenger vehicles)
• Trucks (semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and commercial vehicles)
• Motorcycles
• Pedestrians and bicyclists
• Rear-end accidents
• Head-on collisions
• Broadside (T-bone) crashes
• Drunk drivers
• Hit-and-runs
• Distracted drivers (texting while driving)

How to Seek Justice in a Time of Grief

After the loss of a loved one, it is often very difficult for family members to move forward. They are overwhelmed by the situation, not knowing what to do. When you are grieving, know that there is help available.

Our Laurel law firm understands the emotions that are felt by people who are dealing with a loss. We are sensitive to your needs and can help you hold negligent parties responsible for the fatal accident.

Our firm must immediately preserve the accident scene and all vehicles involved. Time is critical. We will shoulder the legal burden of the case so you can focus on moving forward. We thoroughly investigate each accident case to ensure we are seeking compensation from any and all involved parties.

Contact McGowan & Cecil Today for a Free Consultation

We are prepared to interact with your family tactfully and unobtrusively in order to get your case off the ground in a timely manner and, ultimately, to maximize recovery of compensation for your family. 

Allow us to explain how we can help you and your family tap into all sources of compensation after the sudden death of a family member.

We can get started with a free consultation. Contact us online or by phone at (301) 761-2007.