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When a Catastrophic Brain or Spinal Cord Injury Leads to Death<\/h1>

Correll Law Firm represents families in Virginia who have lost a loved one to injuries sustained in a crash or accident. We handle the legal burden so you can grieve.<\/p>

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Wrongful Death Claims After Catastrophic Brain or Spinal Cord Injury Crashes in Virginia<\/h2>\n

When a loved one dies in a car or truck crash caused by someone else’s negligence, your family may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. If the crash caused a catastrophic brain injury or spinal cord injury that led to death, an attorney can review the facts of your family’s loss. This guide explains what these claims cover, how they work in Virginia, and what families should know before reaching out for help.<\/p>\n\n

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What Is a Wrongful Death Claim for Catastrophic Brain or Spinal Cord Injury?<\/h2>\n

A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit brought by the personal representative<\/a> of a person who died as a result of injuries caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongful act. In the context of catastrophic crashes, these claims arise when a car, commercial truck, or other vehicle causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury (SCI) that leads to death or a terminal prognosis.<\/p>\n

Wrongful death claims differ from personal injury claims. A personal injury claim is filed by the injured person for their own losses. A wrongful death claim is brought after death and focuses on losses to the surviving family members\u2014not the injured person’s experience.<\/p>\n

A Virginia wrongful death action is filed by the decedent’s personal representative within two years of the death<\/a> (Va. Code \u00a7\u00a7 8.01-50(C)<\/a>, 8.01-244(B)<\/a>), on behalf of the family members the statute protects. The claim is brought by and in the name of the personal representative<\/a> of the person who died.<\/p>\n

Who These Claims Are For<\/h2>\n

Wrongful death claims for catastrophic injuries are for families in Virginia whose loved one died in a crash caused by another driver’s negligence. This includes:<\/p>\n