Personal Injury FAQs

Wrongful death is a death caused by another party’s negligence, carelessness, or reckless actions. Wrongful deaths can be filed, depending on how the death occurred, after an auto accident, airplane accident, 18-wheeler accident, toxic exposure, and workplace accident.

You should not worry about paying for a personal injury attorney for your case. Most attorneys take personal injury cases at no cost to you. They generally take a percentage of any settlement or judgment that is paid to you. The percentage that an attorney takes varies, but it typically is between 30-33%. 

Pennsylvania state law dictates who can file for a wrongful death lawsuit. State law states that only surviving spouses, children, or parents of the deceased person. There is no citizenship requirement. You can seek monetary damages for the wrongful death.

A release is a document that you sign that releases all legal claims against the defendant and their insurer in exchange for the settlement money. It is important to note that you may be signing a release for releasing liability to the party or parties that you sued, but that release also covers any other potentially responsible party. If you are married, then your partner may have to sign the release as well.

In Pennsylvania, there is no cap on damages you can recover. You can file to potentially recover an infinite amount of damages including lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages. 

The damages that can be recovered will depend on your state laws and regulations. In general, damages that can be recovered include economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages can include lost wages, medical expenses, loss of future wages, and funeral expenses. Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of companionship.

The statute of limitation for filing a wrongful death claim varies by jurisdiction. The statute of limitations is the amount of time you have to file a claim before you are no longer legally eligible to seek damages. It is best to consult your local wrongful death attorney for detailed information about the statute of limitations applicable to your claim.

The legal process for wrongful death cases can be long and complex. An attorney can provide you with invaluable guidance through it all. They will help you gather evidence, investigate the circumstances surrounding the death, identify liable parties, calculate potential damages, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court proceedings. This will help ensure that your interests are protected and that you receive fair compensation for your loss.