Blog: Wrongful Death

When a loved one dies due to someone else's negligence in Pennsylvania, the legal system provides two separate paths for families to pursue compensation. The distinction between wrongful death vs. survival action that Pennsylvania law creates sometimes confuses grieving families who hear attorneys discuss both claims as part of the...

A wrongful death case starts as soon as a deceased person's surviving family members file a civil claim to recover their and their loved one's losses. A wrongful death is a tumultuous time in a person's life, however, they should also keep in mind the legal matters that must be...

Wrongful death cases can be very stressful for the loved ones of the victim. Having to deal with the loss of someone while also dealing with legal matters could be overwhelming for anyone. However, there are people you can hire to help you navigate through the legal matters while you...

The death of a loved one is devastating, especially if it was caused by someone else's negligent actions. If one of your children has passed away due to the fault of another person, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Although a wrongful death case will not bring...

The time following the passing of a loved one could be hectic and frustrating, especially in the case of a wrongful death. Although the claims are different, wrongful death and survival action claims may be tied in together because an individual could file both. Each claim could also be litigated...

Dealing with a wrongful death of a loved one could be a stressful experience. You may have to deal with so many elements of damages, such as filing a survival action claim. This tragedy could be made even more frustrating when trying to understand the concept of a survival action...

Calculating damages in a wrongful death case could be considered to be a type of subjective analysis in most situations because everyone is affected differently. However, there are certain instances where an attorney may be able to hire an expert to indicate what the value of the loss of guidance...