Car accidents can come with tragic consequences — even fatalities. In Pennsylvania, many car accident fatalities arise from negligence, which can compound the grief and pain of the victim’s loved ones. Fortunately, there is some comfort in legal action for survivors. By filing a wrongful death claim after a car wreck, a victim’s loved ones can seek the compensation and justice they need to move forward.
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If a loved one died at a hospital and it looks suspicious to you, you may wonder, can you sue a hospital for wrongful death? You may have a wrongful death claim if the person is a close family member and there’s evidence of negligence or a wrongful act. These can be very complicated cases, so a prompt and thorough investigation is key to determining your legal rights.
Understanding Wrongful Death
What is a wrongful dea...
When you lose a loved one through someone else’s negligence, you may be able to seek financial compensation. A loved one’s wrongful death causes emotional pain and other kinds of turmoil in the lives of surviving family members. Their loss can lead to significant financial problems due to funeral costs, medical bills, and other expenses.
A wrongful death lawsuit provides a way to receive compensation and ease this burde...
If you’ve lost a family member through another party’s negligent act, you might be thinking about a wrongful death lawsuit. You might also be wondering: “Who gets the money in a wrongful death settlement?” It’s okay to think about these things. Money worries don’t go away when someone dies. In fact, they may grow more troublesome if your family member was a breadwinner. A wrongful death lawsuit might be the only w...
How money is split in a wrongful death settlement depends upon what survivors the deceased person left behind.
Each state has its own laws as to how money will be split in a wrongful death settlement. In Pennsylvania, according to statute PA §§ Title 42, Chap 83, Section 8301, surviving spouses, children, and parents can get money in a wrongful death pay-out. Siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other relatives...