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Wrongful death lawsuit: Accidental death lawsuits
Accidental Death Lawsuits
Hiring a wrongful death attorney in Pa., or NJ, filing suit for a wrongful death, accidental death lawsuits
Wrongful death is a heartbreaking event because there is never a chance to say goodbye. Wrongful death is caused by a defendant’s misconduct or negligence. For instance, if your husband (the victim) falls off a defective ladder, hits his head on the sidewalk and dies from a traumatic brain injury; the ladder manufacturer could be at fault for a wrongful death lawsuit or accidental death lawsuit.
Suing for a wrongful death
By suing for a wrongful death, your attorney could prove that the ladder manufacturer was negligent and liable for your husband’s death.
Dependents may suffer financially for lost wages and lack of support as a result of the victim’s death. Spouses, children, and other dependents may suffer from emotional stress caused by the ladder accident.
These are all real life issues that come together in a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members and beneficiaries of the victim’s estate often can sue for a wrongful death from the harm left behind by an accidental death.
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A wrongful death lawyer files wrongful death lawsuits for people who have died as the result of another’s reckless, negligent, or purposeful actions. Every state including Pennsylvania and New Jersey has different laws regarding under what circumstances family members may sue. Don’t make the mistake of waiting until the last minute.
Of course, monetary gain from a wrongful death can never replace the loss of a parent or child or sibling or spouse. What it can do, is support the loss of income earned, and pay for medical bills, if incurred, as well as funeral costs, and just maybe, some emotional anguish.
We know it’s hard to face reality head on and to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Whatever you do, don’t lose your rights in filing a wrongful death lawsuit by missing the statutes of limitations deadline. Family members have two years to file in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Lawyers need time to gather facts and collect evidence before filing a wrongful death case or accidental death lawsuit.
Contact Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Today »
Contact the Philadelphia Lawyers at Anapol Schwartz who will ask some questions to determine what your legal options are. To discuss your case with a wrongful death lawyer at no charge, call toll-free 1-866-735-2792 or fill out the contact form. When you contact Anapol Schwartz during business hours, we get back to you within minutes or within a few hours but always within that business day. When you contact us on the weekend, we get back to you the next business day.
Rest assured that your information is confidential and there’s no commitment to continue. When our clients speak, we listen just don’t make the mistake of waiting until the last minute.
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