Wilmington Wrongful Death Attorney
Boutique Litigation for Families Who Need More Than a Quick Settlement
At Daniel, Holoman & Associates LLP, we dedicate ourselves to wrongful death and catastrophic personal injury claims, with a track record of multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. Losing someone to medical malpractice, medical negligence, or nursing home abuse and neglect is unbearable. The legal process that follows is both complex and emotionally exhausting. Your family deserves answers, and the responsible party should be held accountable.
Our personal injury attorneys know that no legal outcome can replace your loved one. But a successful claim can give your family financial stability and a measure of accountability. We handle wrongful death cases throughout North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee, taking on complex medical cases that many general personal injury firms aren’t equipped to pursue.
We serve clients throughout the Southeast, in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee, and we’re here when you need us. Call our Wilmington wrongful death lawyers at (866) 380-2281 or contact us online for a free consultation.
Why Families Choose Our Wilmington Wrongful Death Lawyers
Wrongful death attorneys Butler Daniel and M. Justin Holoman lead these cases, bringing over 40 combined years of experience in personal injury trial and litigation. We intentionally keep a small caseload so each family receives the sustained attention and preparation these cases demand, and we approach every matter as if it will go to trial rather than pushing for a quick settlement.
A Team Built for Complex, High-Stakes Cases
Our attorneys collaborate closely on every wrongful death matter, bringing collective judgment to the medical details and legal strategy these claims require. Our leadership includes experience from the insurance defense side, which sharpens how we evaluate cases, anticipate defense tactics, and negotiate from an informed position.
No Upfront Costs: We Invest in Your Case
You pay nothing upfront. We invest in medical experts and litigation costs on your behalf, and you owe nothing unless there is a recovery. When a case clears our initial criteria, we often spend hundreds of hours reviewing medical records in depth before a claim is ever filed, at no charge to you.
Compensation a Wrongful Death Claim May Recover
Whether your loved one died due to medical malpractice or another form of negligence, we can pursue every available category of compensation. Recoverable damages in a North Carolina wrongful death claim may include:
- Funeral expenses
- Medical bills incurred treating the injury
- Loss of income
- Loss of companionship
- Loss of the decedent’s services
- Pain and suffering your family member experienced before death
North Carolina Wrongful Death Law: What Families Need to Know
North Carolina defines wrongful death as a death caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of another under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28A-18-2. Understanding how that law works can help families make informed decisions during an already devastating time.
- Who can file: Only the personal representative of the decedent’s estate may bring a wrongful death claim in North Carolina. That person is either named in the will or appointed by a court.
- Statute of limitations: A wrongful death claim must generally be filed within two years of the date of death under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53(4). Missing this deadline typically bars the claim entirely.
- Contributory negligence: North Carolina follows a strict contributory negligence rule. If the deceased is found even partially at fault for the events leading to their death, the family may be barred from any recovery. This makes early legal involvement important to protecting your claim.
These rules make wrongful death litigation in North Carolina among the more demanding in the country. Working with a wrongful death attorney in Wilmington who understands both the procedural requirements and the defense strategies used in these cases can make a meaningful difference in how a claim proceeds.
Daniel, Holoman & Associates LLP handles wrongful death litigation throughout the Southeast, in North Carolina, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Reach one of our Wilmington wrongful death lawyers by calling (866) 380-2281 or contacting us online. Consultations are free, and you owe nothing unless there is a recovery.
Case Results
When Experience Matters
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$13,000,000 Wrongful Death
A nursing home lost Alzheimer's patient who later died.
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$9,000,000 Confidential Birth Injury Settlement
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$9,000,000 Confidential Birth Injury Settlement
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$8,000,000 Confidential Birth Injury Settlement
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$7,900,000 Confidential Brain Injury Settlement
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$6,600,000 Confidential Birth Injury Settlement
Read What People Are Saying About Us
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"Our family is extremely grateful to this law firm."Love all of this team!- Former Client
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"They were wonderful to work with!"Our family could not have had a better experience with this firm!- Former Client
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"I genuinely can’t imagine a better team to have on your side."I genuinely can’t imagine a better team to have on your side than Butler Daniel and Justin Holoman. Our case was complex, it was emotional, and it was time consuming. All of the correspondence between the staff and clients was professional, efficient- Former Client
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"They are on top of things."Very good firm and they are on top of things.- Former Client
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"They surpassed my expectations."I am incredibly grateful to this team for working on my case, they surpassed my expectations.- Former Client
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"I felt seen and heard."I felt seen and heard, and I knew that the firm would have my back.- Former Client
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"I never felt as though I was left in the dark."They kept me updated throughout the case and answered my many questions. They were very honest with me, and I never felt as though I was left in the dark or confused about anything.- Former Client
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"Care about their clients."Passionate about this work and care about their clients.- Former Client
What Sets Us Apart From The Rest?
Daniel, Holoman & Associates LLP is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.
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We Are Not a Case Mill FirmWe keep a low case volume so that we can dedicate the massive amount of time, energy, and resources that each case deserves.
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Primary Focus on Serious Injury CasesWe handle serious medical malpractice cases. Other law firms around the country refer us cases they are not equipped to take on or are afraid to handle.
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Trained & Experienced Trial LawyersMany lawyers who advertise for and take injury cases are either unwilling or afraid to take cases to trial if necessary to achieve a fair result, but we have extensive experience with actual medical malpractice and nursing home negligence jury trials. We prepare every single case as if we will go to trial.
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A Focused, Creative, Collaborative Team ApproachOur attorneys work together on virtually all of our cases in order to secure the best possible outcome. Two minds are always better than one.