Intentional Torts: Assisted Suicide
Living with a chronic or terminal illness is incredibly difficult. The same can be said of living to old age when one loses the ability to function independently and feels that his or her very identity and self-worth are disappearing as a consequence. These circumstances can lead an affected individual into a state of depression and in that impaired capacity it may seem that suicide offers the only hope for relief. More troubling, there are others who view aiding these suicides as the compassionate and right thing to do.
Assisted suicide is an act that is considered an intentional tort. Deaths attributable to non-accidental actions such as assisting with a suicide may provide legal grounds for the pursuit of a wrongful death lawsuit. If your loved one has died prematurely as the result of an assisted suicide, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511.
Possible Benefits of a Wrongful Death Suit
The emotional issues that lie at the heart of the matter are deep and divisive, making the prospect of obtaining a criminal verdict against the person who assisted in your loved one’s suicide especially challenging. Having one person on a jury who is ideologically in favor of assisted suicide can compromise the ability to mount a fair trial. As a consequence, a civil case may be more likely to render some sense of formal justice. Possible benefits of a wrongful death lawsuit include:
- Recovery of funeral expenses
- Compensation to address lost future income
- Financial resources to obtain grief counseling and mental health care
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We can help you deal with the difficult road ahead when your loved one has died through an assisted suicide. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for the compassionate assistance you need.