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What Is Wrongful Death?

To understand how to proceed with your case, you should understand what wrongful death cases are. These cases arise when the careless, negligent, or reckless actions of a person or entity cause the death of another person. The family of the deceased, or that persons estate, can bring a lawsuit against those responsible. These cases are not easy, as it is highly unlikely the other side will readily admit to wrongdoing. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., their Philadelphia wrongful death attorneys want to help investigate what happened so they can move to secure the compensation you deserve.

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What Is Wrongful Death?

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  1. What Is Wrongful Death?

  2. The hardest thing a person may ever have to deal with is the loss of a loved one. Even more tragic is if their loved one dies due to the negligence or carelessness of someone else. In the aftermath, families will be searching for answers and closure. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., their attorneys want to help. Their compassionate team will sit with you and listen. They want to help investigate what happened so they can move to secure the compensation you deserve.

  3. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., they know that no amount of money will ease your pain, but it can help bring closure. They will work to ensure you receive: Funeral and burial expenses Loss of income and benefits of the deceased Pain and suffering damages Loss of companionship damages Punitive damages against those responsible ● ● ● ● ●

  4. Let them help you move forward when you need a Philadelphia wrongful death attorney. It can be extremely challenging to heal and “move on” when you lose a close family member. For many people, their lives are never going to be the same after the passing of their loved one.

  5. Who Can File Wrongful Death Claims in Pennsylvania? Not every surviving family member has a right to obtain compensation. Pennsylvania law is rather strict about which family members have a right to bring a wrongful death action. In our state, wrongful death claims must be filed by the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. In many cases, a specific family member is named as the executor in the Last Will and Testament left behind by the deceased. But what happens when a Pennsylvanian resident dies without a will? “In that case, a family member may volunteer to assume the rights and obligations of the personal representative or the court may appoint someone to assume that role,” explains Philadelphia wrongful death lawyer.

  6. What is the Time Limit on Filing Wrongful Death Claims in Pennsylvania? In Pennsylvania, the personal representative of the estate can file a wrongful death claim within two years from the date of the death. A court will not hear a wrongful death claim that was not brought within 24 months from the passing of your loved one. However, a Philadelphia wrongful death attorney may advise you on the ways to delay the time limit because some circumstances can entail a longer statute of limitations.

  7. Soloff & Zervanos, P.C https://www.soloffandzervano s.com/contact.shtml 1525 Locust Street 8th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-929-7216

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