Wrongful Death

The death of a person involved in an accident caused by the negligence of another person does not bar a lawsuit. It just means that the estate stands in the shoes of the dead person. A wrongful death claim is a legal action often filed by family members, an administrator or administratrix in the name of the estate of the person who died. The cause of action is to recover money damages on behalf of the family, including a spouse, children, or parents in the event of a wrongful death. A wrongful death in Chester County, Pennsylvania could be caused by the negligence, recklessness, or carelessness of another and could involve an automobile accident, Toyota sudden acceleration accident cases, cell phone and texting auto accidents, motorcycle accident, construction accident, products liability injury, nursing home accident, or a medical malpractice claim.

In Chester County, Pennsylvania, a wrongful death claim allows the estate of the decedent to file a lawsuit to sue for the damages sustained by the decedent including the loss of earnings, funeral and medical expenses and an amount for the actual physical pain and suffering that the decedent sustained before his or her death.

We handle cases in West Chester, King of Prussia, Honey Brook, Coatesville, Thorndale, Downingtown, Lionville, Exton, Frazer, Malvern, Paoli, Phoenixville, Devon, Berwyn, West Goshen, Chadds Ford, Kennett Square, Avondale, West Grove, Oxford, Parkesburg and the surrounding areas.

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