Wrongful Death

The wrongful death of a loved one is devastating to all involved. The Higgins Firm, has been representing victims of catastrophic injuries and the families of the wrongfully deceased for years. We know that quality representation requires more than simply obtaining a large sum of money. It requires a genuine understanding of our client's loss and giving the family an opportunity to be heard.

The Higgins Firm handles serious cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death throughout the country. Wrongful deaths may result from a number of different events or accidents. These cases commonly involve tractor-trailer collisions, serious automobile collisions, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice cases and on-the-job injuries. Successful lawsuits in a wrongful death case can award victims thousands or even upwards of millions of dollars. Damages can be awarded to cover a variety of expenses including the deceased’s medical bills, loss of wages, as well as funeral and burial expenses. While each case is obviously different, The Higgins Firm will fight for the amount that you and your family deserve no matter what the amount.

These cases require substantial resources, financial and otherwise, to properly investigate, develop and present. Expert witness fees alone can be substantial. In order to obtain compensation, the party pursuing a wrongful death claim must prove that the death resulted from another party’s negligence or malpractice. Many firms lack the resources to pursue this type of litigation; unfortunately, these are some of the most serious and worthy claims in the law.

Jim Higgins is the principal partner for the Serious Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation section of the firm. Multiple lawyers and support staff assist Mr. Higgins who has vast experience in trying significant injury cases. His career began defending insurance companies and businesses but now he fights for the injured. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlement and jury verdicts. Mr. Higgins is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is an organization limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients.

You or someone you love may have experienced loss as the result of negligence or malpractice. If so, you may have a claim needing the help of one of our experienced and caring Tennessee wrongful death attorneys. We encourage you to contact our office as soon as possible. We put our clients first in everything that we do. We will work with you to gather evidence including insurance information, medical records, and more to help you make the best case for your claim. We stand steadfast by our clients and will fight for your claim. We want to make sure that you receive the compensation that you deserve for the loss that you and your family have suffered.

To learn more about our services, contact us online or call us at 800-705-2121.

We are located in Nashville, Tennessee, however we serve clients throughout the state including: Clarksville, Shelbyville, Gallatin, Hendersonville, Cookeville, Murfreesboro, Spring Hill, Columbia, Ashland City, Carthage, Johnson City, Manchester, Winchester, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Jackson, Goodlettsville, Lebanon, Dickson and Smyrna.