Wrongful Death

East Side Wrongful Death Attorneys

If someone you love was killed in a car accident or by someone else's negligence or bad decision, you may be angry, emotional and want justice. Any wrongful death is tragic, and the lawyers at Holt, Techentien & Kenn want to help.

For more than four decades, our firm has served families in Issaquah and King County who need help and justice after a loved one's wrongful death. Attorneys Richard Holt, John Murphy and Kelly Kenn work compassionately with clients and explain their rights in wrongful death claims. We work hard to make sure that our clients understand what a wrongful death claim is and what they can expect during the claims process.

Important Details About Wrongful Death Claims

Multiple people are affected by the untimely death of a loved one. However, a wrongful death claim may only be brought by the executor of the estate, as named in a will, or by the personal representative of the estate. We can help determine if you are legally authorized to file a wrongful death claim, and we can help communicate with the executor to encourage him or her to file a civil suit.

A wrongful death civil suit is based on the fact that someone caused a death, by negligence, recklessness or deliberate action. Holt, Techentien & Kenn will work to prove this negligence in order to hold the person accountable and liable. If negligence is proven, the person can be held liable for your loss of companionship, medical and funeral expenses, loss of lifetime income, and possibly the family's pain and suffering.

Claims for Fair Compensation, Not Punishment

Many families want to punish the person who caused the death of their loved one. Punitive damages — large awards to punish the offender and deter others — are rarely awarded in wrongful death cases, unless the person caused the death in a malicious or intentional way. Our firm understands your feelings, and we can help you get justice and fair compensation for your loss.

We can explain all your rights and options in filing a wrongful death claim. Holt, Techentien & Kenn work to get fair compensation for families who have lost loved ones in car accidents, in workplace accidents or through medical malpractice.

To learn more about your rights in a wrongful death claim, see our Personal Injury and Wrongful Death FAQ page.

Contact Holt, Techentien & Kenn in King County

If a loved one was killed in a construction accident, by medical malpractice, in a car accident or through any negligence of another, contact Holt, Techentien & Kenn, in Issaquah. We can be reached by phone at 425-392-5335 or through the e-mail form on our Contact Us page.