Losing a loved one is always difficult for the surviving family. However, if a loved one passes away because of another person’s negligence, their loss can have emotional, psychological, and financial implications.
Receiving Compensation in a Wrongful Death Settlement
So, how are wrongful death settlements distributed? There are a few different ways you could receive a wrongful death settlement. One is a lump-sum payment. In this kind of payout, the family can receive a single, complete payment to cover their settlement amount. All parties involved in the case must agree on this amount.
Another way to pay out a wrongful death settlement is a structured settlement. With this method, the family will still get the full settlement amount, split into multiple payments. The payments will occur over time (likely monthly). All parties involved in the case must also agree on this kind of payout.




