Losing someone you love because someone else made a poor or reckless decision, like driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, is incredibly hard. It’s not just about the emotional pain; there’s also the legal side to it that can feel just as overwhelming. That’s where understanding your rights and knowing how to get the support you deserve comes into play. That’s also where we, at Cronauer Law, step in to help guide you through these tough times. Why Certain Charges Matter in Your Case Cases involving charges like reckless homicide and DUI can be pursued as wrongful death and survivor claims. The presence of these charges signals a level of gross negligence that affects the strategy in how to handle the civil case for damages and handling the Defendants’ constitutional right against self-incrimination. The recklessness could also be relevant to assessing the human loss damages given that the conduct was so depraved and took a human life. These damages, which encompass pain and suffering or loss of companionship, grief, are pivotal in acknowledging the emotional depth of loss experienced by the victim’s family. Moreover, the severity of the defendant’s actions, as indicated by criminal charges, can influence the