Losing a loved one to an untimely death can be emotionally devastating, especially after learning that their death was avoidable.
If you suspect that someone else’s actions contributed to the untimely death of your loved one, a knowledgeable attorney could assist you in filing an Allentown wrongful death action. Our compassionate wrongful death attorneys could offer you helpful advice about the legal process.
Typically, when someone suffers an injury in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, they can sue the responsible party in a civil lawsuit for damages. However, if the injuries result in death, the wrongful party should not be able to escape justice. In such cases, Pennsylvania law allows grieving family members to pursue wrongful death claims for losses suffered due to their loved one’s death.
People often file a wrongful death suit after losing a loved one due to an event such as:
Whenever someone’s carelessness, wrongful conduct, or negligence leads to another person’s death, the surviving family might be eligible for legal relief.
Under state law, only the personal representative for the deceased individual’s estate can file a lawsuit. If the claim is successful, the representative would then distribute the compensation to the decedent’s eligible beneficiaries. Typically, those beneficiaries would include the decedent’s surviving spouse and children.
State law typically only grants surviving family members two years from the date of their loved one’s death to file a suit. Although two years might seem long, it takes substantial time to gather and secure evidence to build a strong claim. If you are considering bringing a wrongful death claim, our reliable lawyers in Allentown could carefully investigate the accident or incident that led to your loved one’s death to determine why it occurred and identify who is potentially legally at fault.
The premature death of a beloved family member can have a life-altering effect on your entire family. Your family could pursue fair and full compensation for all your losses resulting from your loved one’s untimely death by filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Allentown, including:
Our legal team could work closely with you to understand the full effect that the loss of your loved one has had on your family to help you recover a reasonable damages award.
Our seasoned lawyers understand that filing an Allentown wrongful death action cannot bring back your deceased loved one. However, bringing a lawsuit could give you the opportunity to obtain justice for your lost family member.
Contact our trusted legal counsel at our law office as soon as possible.