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We Help Families Cope With The Impact Of A Preventable Death

When someone is killed because of another person’s careless, reckless or intentional misconduct, it is called a wrongful death. It only compounds your grief knowing that your loved one’s death could have been prevented.

Carter Craig, Attorneys at Law helps families in Southside Virginia pursue wrongful death actions to hold the wrongdoers accountable and to compensate the survivors for the lost income and other losses and hardships they have suffered.

Time can be critical in these cases. Although you are grieving, It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to preserve evidence and preserve your legal rights. Call our Danville office at

Who Is Responsible For This Wrongful Death?

Over the years, we have recovered wrongful death compensation in a wide range of cases, including lawsuits connected to:

Our firm has the resources to conduct a thorough investigation and bring in experts such as accident reconstruction specialists to prove the underlying negligence of the individuals and/or entities who caused or contributed to the fatal injuries.

We also work with economists and other professionals to determine full and fair damages. Compensation for a wrongful death can include medical bills and funeral expenses; loss of that person’s projected earnings and benefits; loss of consortium, love, companionship and support; and loss of the person’s household contributions.

Your Local, Experienced Trial Lawyers

The Carter Craig law firm has represented the people of Danville, Pittsylvania County and surrounding counties of Virginia for over 65 years. While we are building a case for maximum compensation, we are also here to help you deal with legal and insurance issues that arise.

Attorney Stephen Bass is proven litigator who are equipped to stand up to trucking companies, health care corporations, big insurance companies and their defense firms. They have obtained millions of dollars for clients, including a $2.5 million wrongful death verdict in a tractor-trailer fatality.

Start With A Free Consultation

You are likely overwhelmed by the sudden passing of your family member. We will take care of all the legal details and vigorously pursue justice while you are grieving and putting your lives back together.

Call our Danville law office at to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation, or reach out by email.We operate on a contingency fee, meaning there is no up-front cost and you owe nothing unless we recover compensation.