Three Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Until tragedy directly affects you, the stories that you read in the newspaper or see on the evening news can feel like something plucked from fiction. Your daily life continues, unaffected, even though you may feel some amount of sympathy for the strangers whose lives have been so cruelly disrupted. But it is a woe that strikes hundreds of thousands of families every year in the United States, and now that you have been forced to confront the unexpected loss of your loved one, it may be appropriate to consider filing a legal action for wrongful death.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s untimely passing and the parties or agents who may have contributed to the accident or act which cost his or her life, we can help you to obtain financial compensation to address any end of life expenses and ongoing concerns. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511.

Stunning Statistics

The grim reality is that there are a number of ways that one may come to a tragic and premature end. Laws and regulations meant to protect the citizenry can go a long way toward reducing the likelihood of accidental or intentional deaths, but they cannot eliminate the risk entirely, regardless of how well-constructed and enforced they may be. Three significant causes of wrongful death for which it may be appropriate to file suit include:

• Medical Malpractice -from 2000-2002, 195,000 average preventable patient deaths annually
• Automobile Accidents – 37,261 fatalities in 2008
• Murder – 16,272 victims in 2009

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We understand that you are going through an exceptionally difficult time. Our compassionate and experienced lawyers are committed to helping you to make it through. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.