Funeral Negligence Personal injuries caused by negligence-based accidents can leave victims physically hurt, emotionally traumatized, unable to return to work, and strained by spiraling medical expenses. For some, these injuries can be life-changing, leaving them permanently disabled. In the worst cases, these accidents take the lives of their victims, leaving grieving family members to face the loss and devastation of wrongful deaths. When you have been injured by someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or recklessness, you may be entitled to compensation under the personal injury laws of North Carolina. Your claim should be pursued by experienced, qualified personal injury lawyers who will seek to recover the highest level of compensation possible for your injuries.

Goldsboro Funeral Negligence Attorneys

Helping You Honor the Memory of Your Late Loved One

The passing of a loved one is a profoundly personal and emotional experience. During such a challenging time, families place their trust in funeral homes to honor their loved ones with care and dignity. When that trust is broken through negligence, the impact can be devastating, emotionally and financially.

At Pittman Agner, we understand the pain caused by funeral negligence and are here to help you seek justice, accountability, and closure. Our compassionate team of Goldsboro funeral negligence lawyers is committed to providing the legal and emotional support you need to restore your peace of mind during this difficult time.

Please call (919) 893-0090 now to discuss the possibility of filing a funeral negligence claim. Initial consultations are free and require no obligation.

What is Funeral Negligence?

Funeral negligence occurs when a funeral home or its staff fails to deliver the care and respect owed to families and their deceased loved ones by virtue of offering and selling funeral home services. This negligence can range from mishandling remains to financial misconduct, violating both ethical practices and legal responsibilities. Funeral homes have a duty to adhere to strict standards under state and federal regulations to provide respectful treatment of remains and transparent dealings with families. Any breach of this duty not only erodes trust but also causes immense emotional trauma, which might be answerable through a claim against the funeral home.

Types of Funeral Negligence

Funeral negligence can manifest in different ways, such as:

Mishandling the body: Including improper storage, embalming errors, failing to protect remains from damage or decomposition, etc.
Improper cremation or burial: Examples include mixing ashes with those of others, incorrect labeling of remains, or burying the deceased in the wrong plot.
Financial misconduct: Charging families for services not rendered, overbilling, or deceptive pricing practices.
Failure to provide contracted services: Not delivering promised services such as floral arrangements, memorial programs, or other agreed-upon elements of the funeral.
Violation of regulations: Breaching local, state, or federal laws governing funeral practices, especially when these violations lead to an issue with the funeral service or burial.
Failure to follow instructions: Ignoring specific, reasonable family requests, such as religious or cultural practices, during services.

Damages in Funeral Negligence Claims

Your family deserves compensation for the harm caused by funeral negligence. Damages in funeral negligence cases are intended to help restore a sense of justice and ease the financial and emotional burdens you face due to the funeral home’s mistakes. Money can’t undo what happened, but it can help you move forward.

The types of damages you may pursue in a funeral negligence claim could include:

Emotional distress: Compensation for psychological suffering, emotional pain, and humiliation caused by the negligence.
Financial losses: Reimbursement for services, overcharged services, or costs incurred due to errors, such as reburial expenses.
Punitive damages: Monetary penalties designed to hold the funeral home accountable and discourage similar conduct in the future; only available when egregious negligence occurred and when approved by the court, so punitive damages are rare.

How Pittman Agner Can Help You

At Pittman Agner in Goldsboro, we understand the sensitivity surrounding funeral negligence cases. Our goal is to provide you with compassionate and skilled legal support that helps you pursue justice and compensation without adding more stress to your life. We’ll always show you respect while preparing your case for any challenge, including potential litigation.

Let our funeral negligence attorneys help with:

Personalized guidance: We’ll take the time to listen to your story and offer honest counsel based on your specific circumstances.
Evidence collection: From records to witness statements, we can gather the proof needed to support your claim.
Negotiation and mediation: Our team knows how to negotiate with defendants and insurance companies. Some funeral negligence cases end through successful mediation sessions.
Court representation: If necessary, we’re fully prepared to present your case in court with the dedication it requires.
Clear communication: Throughout the case, we’ll keep you informed and supported, so you feel confident, understood, and respected every step of the way.

Contact Our Lawyers Now for a Free Case Review

If your family has been harmed by funeral negligence, you might have legal options to try to set things right or at least better. Our Goldsboro funeral negligence attorneys are ready to guide you through this challenging time with compassion and professionalism built upon our decades of total practice experience. Together, we can see how to hold the funeral home responsible for the mishandling of your loved one’s final rites and burial.

We offer free initial consultations, so you can learn more without paying anything upfront. Call (919) 893-0090 at any time to begin.

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