Wrongful Death in the Workplace
Workers’ compensation law and the benefits that it provides for injured workers or for the survivors of deceased employees offers a means of helping families to cope with the particularly painful financial realities of an occupational injury or fatality. Though these benefits offer some significant positives, they are limited to statutorily established maximums. There are cases, however, in which the circumstances surrounding a lethal workplace accident or occupational disease are not adequately compensated by these benefits or are characterized by negligence or recklessness which calls for a wrongful death lawsuit.
The Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., offer the compassionate and experienced legal representation that you need to ensure that your rights are protected and your needs met in the wake of a tragic occupational death. Contact us at 610-667-7511 to speak with our team of experienced legal professionals about your potential case.
Reasons to Consider a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
With so much emotional turmoil likely already filling your life in the wake of your loved one’s passing, it may be overwhelming to think about committing the emotional resources necessary to pursue a legal action. But we know from experience that the loss of a loved one also brings great financial challenges, and a successful civil suit can help you in this respect. It becomes especially prudent to consider a wrongful death lawsuit when:
- Your loved one was the victim of a malicious act committed with the intent to kill him or her
- There were egregious violations of safety codes or laws regulating occupational conditions
- A company’s negligent maintenance of equipment or provision of equipment known to be defective caused
your loved one’s death - Negligent hiring of incompetent personnel in dangerous positions facilitated the fatal danger
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Property owners must be held responsible for events that transpire due to the condition of their structures or grounds. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to begin the process of seeking the justice that you and your family deserve.