Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can have in life, especially if the death did not need to happen. When someone else’s carelessness leads to the death of a loved one, you may be able to bring a claim against the responsible parties. The lawyers at Rosen Justice can help you navigate the complicated wrongful death process with compassion and professionalism.
Pennsylvania law provides two ways to recover damages against those responsible. The first is a wrongful death lawsuit which compensates family members for the losses they suffer as a result of losing the deceased person. Damages can be recovered for:
The second way to recover damages is a survival action lawsuit. A survival action seeks damages for things that the deceased person could have sued for if they were still alive. This includes things like:
(215) 999-2244In Pennsylvania there is a two year statute of limitations for these types of claims, so it is imperative to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.
Any family member or beneficiary named in a will (if there is one) including non-family members can recover damages in a survival action lawsuit. However, only a spouse, children, or parents are eligible to recover financial compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit.
If you are looking for competent, experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorneys who are relentless in the courtroom, we are taking cases now. We welcome you to reach out to our team to talk about your case. Get to know us, and get answers to your questions.
Time deadlines apply, so don’t wait to contact us. We’re ready to help you get the financial compensation that you deserve. Contact us today,
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When it comes to taking care of our clients who have been involved in an accident and need the best personal injury law firm in Philadelphia, we are second to none. Why? Because we treat each and every client that walks through our doors as if they were family. And we always go the extra mile for family. What does that mean? It doesn’t matter if you need a car accident attorney for a Philadelphia claim, or a dog bite attorney, SEPTA accident attorney , trip and fall lawyer or wrongful death attorney in Philadelphia, our team has handled all types of personal injury claims here in Philadelphia and can walk you through the process of what to expect when you hire the most relentless personal injury attorneys in the Philadelphia area.
Our 5 step process is simple. When we meet with you our goal is making sure we gather all the necessary facts to review your case so we can properly bring forth the claim and get you compensated. This includes details such as what happened, where the accident occurred, what time of day, was anyone else involved, what injuries did you sustain and any other pertinent information. Once we have that information our team of Philadelphia personal injury attorneys will notify anyone who is involved in your claim. While this is happening we will make sure that you are getting the proper medical attention you need for your injuries whether it is seeking the care at a hospital or if necessary in your own home. Once we have established who is responsible for your injuries we will negotiate a cash settlement on your behalf. If the other party will not offer a fair settlement for your injuries, we will pursue your claim in court and get you the justice you deserve.
