Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim

A sudden death in the family can be a devastating and traumatic experience. Even more heartrending is if the death was due to a person’s negligent actions toward your loved one. This means that your loved one’s death could have been prevented. If your loved one died unjustly at the hands of someone’s misconduct, it may be considered a wrongful death under civil law.

If you know someone that has experienced a wrongful death, you may be able to pursue monetary compensation for your suffering. To better understand your legal options, contact a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyer at 610-667-7511.

Grounds for a Wrongful Death Claim

Wrongful death claims are similar to other personal injury cases, except that they are filed by surviving family members rather than the injured parties. Certain criteria must be established in order for a wrongful death claim to be successful, including:

• The death of the person was the result of the defendant’s negligent actions or misconduct.
• The defendant owed some level of care to the decedent, making him or her liable for the death.
• There are surviving children, spouse, or any other beneficiaries.
• There has been some sort of monetary damage that resulted from the death of the person.

If you have lost a loved one to another party’s reckless actions, you may be coping with serious financial and legal complications in addition to your emotional suffering. Our experienced Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys can help you fight for the justice you deserve.

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Death, no matter what the circumstance, is always a tragic consequence. If you feel your loved one’s death could have been prevented, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to learn more about your legal options.