Wrongful Death

One of the most devastating experiences in someone’s life can be the wrongful death of a loved one due to the negligence, misconduct, or willful malice of another. Amazingly, there has not always been legal recourse for wrongful death under the logic that “the lawsuit has died with the victim.”

Fortunately, there are now torts in place which allow you to be rightfully compensated for emotional and financial damages that you suffer after the wrongful death of a family member. A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by the immediate family or any dependent of the victim.

What constitutes wrongful death?

For a death to be considered a wrongful death, it must result out of negligence or intent to cause harm. Negligence involves the failure to exercise a reasonable standard of care when taking actions that have a foreseeable risk. Because negligence must occur for a death to be considered wrongful, a freak accident will rarely result in a wrongful death claim. If the death occurs out of an explicit intent to cause harm, criminal penalties may be imposed as well.

Types of Damages

In addition to the previous criteria, monetary damages must be suffered as a result of the death for it to be considered wrongful. This can take many forms, including lost future wages, funeral expenses, childcare expenses, medical bills, or even emotional damage in some instances. It is important to contact an experienced wrongful death attorney in order to ensure that you receive the maximum compensation available for your loved one’s death.

Contact Us

If your family member or loved one has been the victim of wrongful death, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511.