In this video North Carolina attorney Michael A. DeMayo answers the question: How do I find a qualified attorney to handle my wrongful death claim? Wrongful death claims require a certain level of expertise, knowledge, and experience. Generally it is advisable to select a lawyer who specializes in these types of cases. For example at our office, we only do personal injury and wrongful death claims; we have handled a number of wrongful death claims, probably over 300 to 400 in our careers. You certainly want to get an attorney who understands the specific nuances and complications that may arise in not only developing and establishing liability of a wrongful death claim but, probably more or equally important, establishing what the damages are as they relate to the beneficiaries.