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North CarolinaWrongful Death Lawyers in Rutherford County, North Carolina

A person's poor decisions can sometimes lead to another person's death. The person who died cannot act to recover for injuries and seek justice in civil courts in Rutherford County, North Carolina.


The victim's family, however, can pursue a wrongful death action. In a wrongful death case, the deceased person's loved ones may seek to recover money damages for that person's death, including hospital bills, funeral and burial expenses and loss of support.


Depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances, the loved ones may also be able to recover for loss of consortium in a wrongful death action brought in or near Rutherford County, North Carolina.

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Douglas A Petho

Douglas A Petho
Price, Smith, Hargett, Petho and Anderson
224 North Main St.
Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Licensed for 34 years, Douglas A Petho is a Personal Injury and Workers Compensation lawyer who attended University North Carolina at Chape... read more >
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