Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wilkes-Barre, Sugarloaf and Hazleton, Pennsylvania

The death of a loved one is a tragic loss, and no amount of money in the world can compensate for the death of your beloved spouse or family member. However, when your loved one's death is caused by another person's negligence or misconduct, the law does provide for rights of recovery to the surviving loved ones. The experienced wrongful death lawyers at The Falvello Law Firm will work tirelessly to assist you in exerting your legal rights to recover the compensation you deserve, should your loved one's death be the fault of someone else.

Wrongful death is a claim by the surviving relatives of the victim to hold a party (person or company) liable when the death was caused by the negligence of that party. This claim is for monetary damages to be paid by the negligent party. There are certain factors that must be present in order for a death to be wrongful, and the experienced attorneys at The Falvello Law Firm will explain these factors to you and ensure that all of the requirements are met to prove wrongful death.

Potential Damages

If negligence is proven, the types of damages recoverable for a loved one's death may include:

• Reasonable hospital and medical expenses
• Reasonable burial and funeral expenses
• Reasonable compensation for the conscious pain and suffering of loved ones from the time of their injuries until their deaths
• Losses suffered by surviving spouses or next of kin as a result of the wrongful death, including:
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of service
• Loss of gifts or other valuable gratuities
• Loss of parental training and guidance
• Loss of society and companionship

Causes of Wrongful Death

Wrongful deaths can result from any number of situations including:

• Catastrophic injuries
• Vehicle accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Construction site accidents

Wrongful Death FAQ

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Although it’s true that filing a wrongful death lawsuit won’t bring your loved one back, it can help to ensure that you receive the compensation to which you are entitled due to your loss. It can also send a very strong message to the responsible party who caused your loved one’s death. If you would like to learn more about wrongful death and whether or not you have a valid legal claim of wrongful death, please contact the wrongful death lawyer at The Falvello Law Firm today to schedule your initial consultation.