Wrongful Death
At the Palkovitz Law Office Traffic Law Center, we represent clients in many types of wrongful death actions. Wrongful Death is a statutory claim that may be brought by a surviving spouse, children, and parents of a decedent to compensate them for the losses they sustained as the result of the wrongful death of their family member.
Our lawyers understand the emotional and financial devastation the families’ experience. When a loved one is wrongfully killed, not only is there the mental anguish understandably associated with the wrongful death, but there are often medical or hospital expenses and funeral expenses which must be addressed, as well as the loss of financial support previously provided by your loved one.
Wrongful death can result from a variety of personal injuries, including but not limited to deaths resulting from airplane crashes, automobile and motorcycle accidents, medical negligence, on the job accidents, nursing home abuse or neglect, bicycle accidents, and accidents and deaths caused by unsafe products.
The “wrongful” act that resulted in a death can be intentional, reckless or negligent. However, the wrongful act must be of the character that would have permitted the decedent to maintain an action for injuries had death not resulted.
If your loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death, it is important to choose a law firm with experience in Pennsylvania wrongful death law. The attorneys with the Palkovitz Law Office Traffic Law Center have extensive experience litigating under Pennsylvania wrongful death statutes. Pennsylvania has statutes that deal specifically with claims allowing compensation for wrongful death.
These statutes identify:
- Who can bring a claim for wrongful death;
- Survivors who can be compensated when there is a wrongful death; and,
- The damages that are recoverable where there has been a wrongful death.
If you have questions or need assistance in a situation where you feel a death has been wrongfully caused by the acts of another, please contact us. An appointment will be scheduled and the initial consultation is free.
Our firm handles wrongful death claims for families including, loss of spouse(s), parents, children or siblings. Typically, these claims involve not only personal injuries, but also economic claims on behalf of the estate or survivors of the deceased. In many wrongful death actions, claims can be made for future economic loss, meaning future wages and other potential earnings of the decedent. Medical bills and wage loss incurred prior to the death, caused by the accident, may also be recoverable. Our lawyers are available to discuss any potential wrongful death and survival claims which you may have.
There are many different types of wrongful death claims and we can help you no matter what type of case you have. Any type of negligent conduct that leads to another person’s death can be grounds for a wrongful death action. Please contact our wrongful death lawyers with the Palkovitz Law Office Traffic Law Center to discuss your case free of charge.
