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If your loved one's death was caused by someone else's negligence, recklessness, or intentional act, you may have a wrongful death claim.
When a negligent driver causes a fatal collision, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim against the at-fault driver, their employer, or other responsible parties.
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, and hospital negligence that result in death are grounds for a wrongful death action against the responsible medical providers.
While workers' compensation provides some benefits, if a third party's negligence caused your loved one's death at work, a separate wrongful death lawsuit may provide far greater compensation.
When a dangerous or defective product causes a fatal injury, the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer may be held liable through a wrongful death product liability claim.
Falls, structural collapses, inadequate security, and other hazardous conditions on someone else's property that lead to death may give rise to a wrongful death claim.
Abuse, neglect, falls, and medication errors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are tragically common causes of preventable deaths among elderly residents.
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Under Pennsylvania law, a wrongful death action must be brought by the personal representative of the deceased person's estate. The damages are distributed to the deceased's spouse, children, and parents. If the deceased had no spouse, children, or parents, other individuals who were dependent on the deceased may be eligible to receive compensation.
A wrongful death claim in Pennsylvania may recover damages including funeral and burial expenses, the loss of the deceased's future earnings and benefits, loss of companionship, comfort, guidance, and society, and medical expenses incurred before death. The goal is to provide financial stability for the family members left behind.
In addition to a wrongful death claim, Pennsylvania law allows a “survival action” filed on behalf of the deceased's estate. This claim recovers damages for the pain, suffering, and losses the deceased experienced between the time of injury and death. The two claims are often filed together to maximize the total recovery for the family.
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Get My Free Case ReviewIf your loved one's death was caused by a government employee or entity — such as a city bus driver, state highway department, or public hospital — you may have as little as 6 months to file a notice of claim under Pennsylvania law. Missing this deadline can permanently bar your case, so it is critical to speak with an attorney immediately.
In Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is 2 years from the date of death. While 2 years may seem like a long time, building a strong wrongful death case takes months of investigation, evidence gathering, and expert consultation. We strongly encourage you to reach out sooner rather than later.
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