Wrongful Death
Lancaster Wrongful Death Attorney
Nothing can replace a loved one. It can be hard to move forward while emotions are high and hearts are low. Things become more complicated when negligence or misconduct caused your loved one’s death. These devastating and unimaginable losses can affect your life and future. When you are dealing with grief, you shouldn’t have to worry about legal matters. A Lancaster wrongful death attorney at Haggerty & Silverman can handle legal matters for you. You take as much time as you need to mourn.
Our attorneys will strive to secure you the highest compensation possible. We understand money won’t bring your loved one back. But, compensation will assist with lost income, medical costs, funeral services, and more. We can help to ensure that the loss is not compounded by financial devastation. that can follow the unexpected and untimely death of a family member.
When the death of a loved one was preventable, the party at fault should be held accountable. When we hold these negligent parties responsible we set an example. This deters others from acting negligently in the future. This can help reduce the number of fatalities caused by negligence or misconduct.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
If your loved one died as the result of negligence, the law provides a remedy. You can continue to pursue the dreams your loved one had for you. Most personal injury cases are brought by the injured person. Wrongful death claims are brought by the immediate family or loved ones of the deceased. Additionally, in Pennsylvania a wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the person’s death. If you feel that a loved one has lost his or her life due to the negligence of others, contact a lawyer. Finding the right wrongful death lawyer is crucial.
An experienced wrongful death lawyer will handle everything outside of your tragedy. This includes dealing with those responsible for the wrongful death. We handle any discrepancies with the insurance company on your behalf. Some insurance companies attempt to lessen the amounts they pay out to a policyholder. Our wrongful death attorneys will protect your interests so this doesn’t happen.
Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Laws
There are two laws dealing with wrongful death cases: the Wrongful Death Action and the Survival Action.
The Survival Action focuses on the deceased. It allows the deceased’s estate to recover damages. The estate can recover financial damages. This includes income the individual would have earned had he or she survived. Lost wages are financial damages. Survival Action includes pain and suffering endured from the moment of injury until death. The estate is then distributed according to the deceased’s will.
The Wrongful Death Action focuses on the deceased’s family. It allows parents, spouses, and children of the deceased to collect damages. What if no immediate family members exist? A personal representative of the deceased can seek recovery of damages. Consideration includes lost wages, loss of companionship, and more.
Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death can happen in a variety of ways. In some cases, more than one party could be responsible. Our attorneys will seek out whoever was liable and take swift action. We will do whatever it takes to locate the evidence. Our legal team will piece together the circumstances leading to the wrongful death.
Depending on the incident, the following are circumstances where you may have a case.
- Motor Vehicle Accidents (determining who’s at fault, whether proper laws were followed)
- Medical Malpractice (medical errors, misdiagnosis, prescription errors)
- Hazardous Property
- Emergency Room Negligence
- Workplace Accident
- Defective Products
- Slip and Fall
- Nursing Home Abuse
Wrongful Death Attorney in Lancaster, PA
If your loved one died due to someone else’s negligence, contact a wrongful death attorney today. Get a free consultation from a Lancaster wrongful death attorney at Haggerty & Silverman. Our firm does not charge any legal fees unless we recover money for you. We have offices in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where you can speak with one of our attorneys.
Please do not hesitate to call or text us anytime at 717-397-3200. Or fill out our online contact form and a member of our legal team will contact you. We are here to help as you go through this difficult time.