Have you lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence?
You may be searching for a wrongful death lawyer to handle your claim or lawsuit. At Riddle & Brantley, our wrongful death attorneys have been handling cases in the Charlotte area for decades and we would love to help you get the justice you and your lost love one deserve.
Our wrongful death lawyers have more than 220+ years in combined legal experience and we have handled these serious cases for more than three decades.
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The consultation is free, there are no upfront costs, and we only get paid if we win your case and you receive financial compensation for your loss.
Nothing can make up for the loss of a loved one, but our wrongful death lawyers can help you fight for the justice you deserve.
Call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your claim. You may be entitled to compensation and we would love to help you fight for justice if we can.
If for any reason we’re unable to help, we will do our best to connect you with a resource who can.
In addition to serving clients in Charlotte, we also handle wrongful death cases throughout the greater metropolitan area, including Concord, Monroe, Kannapolis, Mint Hill, Matthews, Indian Trail, Gastonia, Mooresville and more.
Free consultations are available by phone, email, text and even video conference. No in-person meeting is required. For the convenience of our Spanish-speaking clients, we have bilingual translators on staff to assist.
Please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your wrongful death claim.
You and your loved ones deserve justice. We understand what you’re going through and would love to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
"They turned a heartbreaking situation completely around."
-Tonya Taylor, Riddle & Brantley client
Award-Winning Wrongful Death Lawyers Serving North Carolina
Since 1985, our wrongful death lawyers have been fighting for justice for those who have lost loved ones due to others’ negligence.
Our team of wrongful death attorneys is led by Gene Riddle, an award-winning injury lawyer with close family ties to the greater Charlotte area. Gene has been recognized by many prestigious organizations for his experience handling these cases, including Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and Super Lawyers. He maintains a top-tier AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is the recipient of the 2014 Litigator Award (see disclaimer below).
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For a FREE consultation with an experienced wrongful death lawyer, please call (704) 486-5824.
There is no obligation, the consultation is free, and you won’t pay any attorney fees unless we win your wrongful death case and you receive compensation.
Call (704) 486-5824 today and let our legal team review your case and advise you on your best legal options for pursuing your wrongful death claim. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
“Nothing can ever make up for the loss of a loved one, but we can help you fight for the justice you deserve.”
-Gene Riddle, managing partner and attorney, Riddle & Brantley
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Results for Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones Due to Negligence
In more than three decades serving North Carolinians, we’ve recovered millions of dollars in compensation for those who have lost loved ones due to negligence (see disclaimer below).
Recent wins in wrongful death cases include:
- $9,450,000 | Tractor-Trailer Crash & Wrongful Death — In an unspeakably tragic case, a family of four was killed in a major tractor-trailer accident on a busy North Carolina highway. Attorney Gene Riddle and the Riddle & Brantley firm fought for justice in the case, investigating the accident, proving liability and filing multiple lawsuits. We ultimately negotiated total compensation of $9,450,000 in separate settlements.
- $3,000,000 | Nursing Home Negligence & Wrongful Death — We fought for justice for surviving loved ones after our client ultimately died due to contracting Hepatitis B after nursing home employees mishandled medical equipment. We filed a lawsuit in Wayne County Superior Court, where we won a verdict in the amount of $3 million.
- $2,000,000 | Truck Accident & Wrongful Death — Our client was an elderly woman who was killed as a result of a major crash involving an 18-wheeler. We represented her two surviving sons. Attorneys Gene Riddle and Jonathan Smith hired outside experts to prove liability and successfully negotiated a $2 million total settlement on behalf of our clients.
*** Disclaimer: The results mentioned are intended to illustrate the type of cases handled by the firm. These results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and they should not be construed to constitute a promise or guarantee of a particular result in any particular case. Every case is different, and the outcome of any case depends upon a variety of factors unique to that case.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle
In more than three decades serving wrongful death clients in Charlotte and across North Carolina, our injury attorneys have handled cases involving all types of accidents and injuries, including:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Tractor-trailer accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents
- Hit and run accidents
- Moped accidents
- Scooter accidents
- Lyft and Uber accidents
- Slip and fall accidents
- Nursing home negligence
- Boating accidents
- Exposure to toxic substances
- Dangerous products
- Defective medical devices
- Dangerous drugs
- And more…
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We also handle a wide variety of mass tort cases, including those involving cancer potentially caused by Zantac, cancer linked to Johnson & Johnson baby powder, defective 3M military earplugs, cancer linked to AFFF firefighting foam, Elmiron, valsartan, and others.
For a FREE consultation with a wrongful death lawyer serving, please call (704) 486-5824 today.
There is never any obligation and you won’t pay a dime in attorney fees unless we win your case and recover financial compensation for you.
Please call (704) 486-5824 today and let’s review your case. You may be entitled to significant financial compensation.
"They made a hard time in my life easier to endure."
-Melissa C., Riddle & Brantley client
Don’t wait. The longer you wait to contact a wrongful death lawyer, the more difficult it may be to win your case and recover the compensation you deserve.
Our wrongful death lawyers know the law in North Carolina and are passionate about holding those whose negligence resulted in death accountable.
Justice Counts for North Carolinians who have lost loved ones due to negligence. Please call (704) 486-5824 today or complete the form below for a FREE, no-obligation consultation with a North Carolina wrongful death lawyer handling cases.
*** Disclaimer: An attorney must meet certain requirements to join these organizations or receive these awards. For more information on Membership Criteria for Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel, AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, and the Litigator Award, please visit our Membership Criteria page. These awards and memberships should not be construed as a promise or guarantee of a similar result. Each case is different and must be evaluated separately.