Funeral Home Negligence/Malpractice Lawyer
Funeral homes have a sacred obligation to ensure the final and proper laying to rest of your loved one that has passed away. Especially during this incredibly sensitive time, you place a great deal of trust in these establishments.
Unfortunately, not every funeral home takes this obligation seriously. This betrayal leads to a variety of different misdeeds, and leaves families feeling defenseless. Thankfully, Lento Law Group is here to provide justice and restore dignity for you and your deceased loved one.
What is Funeral Home Negligence?
It is difficult to imagine that funeral homes and connected facilities would take advantage of the recently departed the way that some have. Our attorneys have extensive knowledge of these different incidents, which includes the following:
- Mishandling of remains - The improper storage or transport of a body can affect its appearance prior to burial, making it impossible for family members to see their loved ones one last time. Other incidents of mishandling include dropping the body, placing multiple bodies into a single casket, failing to identify the body and mutilation of the corpse prior to visitation.
- Embalming errors - Meant to preserve the body long enough for family members to see their loved one as they were during their life, the embalming process can also lead to mistakes. These result in early decomposition or disfigurement, and force families to have closed casket visitations.
- Cremation errors – In instances where cremation is desired, it is important for funeral homes to ensure that cremated remains are not combined with other bodies, the correct remains are presented to the family and the right person is cremated. Sometimes, funeral directors may cremate a body without permission to cover up a different form of negligence.
- Cemetery negligence - It is the responsibility of the funeral home and cemetery to make sure that the dead are given a proper burial, and this includes respecting the family’s wishes post burial. Some funeral operators and cemeteries have been found guilty of burying multiple bodies in the same plot, moving bodies without the permission of the family of the deceased and failing to provide upkeep of the gravesite.
- Theft and fraud - There are many forms of fraud that occur within funeral homes. Stealing valuables from the deceased, selling already used caskets, and overcharging families for funeral services are among the most common.
Lento Law Group takes a great deal of pride in our compassionate approach to our clients’ needs and concerns. We work to aggressively pursue financial compensation for any losses stemming from funeral home negligence, including pain and suffering and property replacement. We also work to impose sanctions against the licenses of funeral home directors to make sure that such acts do not happen to others.
Contact Us to Speak With an Experienced Funeral Home Negligence Lawyer Today
At Lento Law Group, we know what it is like to lose a loved one. We also know how difficult it can be to address issues outside of your grief after your loss. With your family’s best interests in mind, we will fight to help you seek justice for the negligent or fraudulent actions of the funeral home operators you put your faith in.
We offer free consultations to give you the chance to discuss your case with a lawyer and to learn more about your options for pursuing compensation. We also offer our representation on a contingent-fee basis, meaning that you do not pay legal fees unless we are able to help you recover compensation for your losses.
Contact us through our website or by calling
1-833-LENTO-LAW.