Can you face criminal and civil charges for a wrongful death?
Yes, if a person’s illegal actions cause the death of another person, he or she can be tried in both criminal and civil court. Even if the defendant is found innocent of criminal charges, civil charges for the same incident can still apply. Since the standard of evidence is generally lower in civil courts, some grieving families file claims as a way to see justice done when the criminal courts have failed them.
If you have lost a loved one to another person’s criminal actions, contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 for advice about your legal case.