Cases we take
For families who have lost someone, and want answers without having to fight alone.
We are so sorry. Nothing we do will bring them back, and we will never pretend otherwise. What we can do is find out what happened, hold the right people responsible and protect your family's future.
You do not need to decide anything this week. Many families call us weeks or months after a death, once the shock gives way to questions. Some deadlines are short, though, so a quiet first conversation is worth having early.
We are glad to talk with one family member or with several. Families often have different feelings about a case, and that is normal. We make room for all of them.
A wrongful death claim belongs to the family, but it is brought through the estate. These are the terms you will hear.
Finding out what really happened is often what families want most. We gather records, reports and expert opinions, and we share what we learn with you in plain words, at a pace that suits you.
Pennsylvania splits these between the wrongful death claim and the survival action. We file both where the law allows.
If no personal representative is in place, we work with you and a probate attorney to get one appointed, so the case can be filed on time.
We collect reports, records and video and consult experts. We tell you what we learn, and you choose how much detail you want.
An economist measures lost support. Family members and friends help us show who this person was.
When several relatives are involved, we keep each one informed and explain how any recovery will be shared.
Small things families can do this week. None of them need a lawyer.
Anyone can make the first call. We will explain who has the legal right to bring the case and help the family decide together.
No. Many families call before the estate is opened. We can guide you through that step and coordinate with a probate attorney.
Most cases settle, but we prepare every case as if it will go to trial. You will decide, with our advice, whether to accept any offer.
These are example outcomes written for this sample site. They are not real cases. Every case is different, and no lawyer can promise a result. Past results do not guarantee or predict the outcome of any future case.
Example outcome Wrongful death
Settled during trial preparation
A 52-year-old man died of a heart attack after being sent home twice from an urgent care clinic. The estate had not been opened; we coordinated with a probate attorney so the claim was filed in time.
What it meant: The recovery was shared by his wife and two adult children under a court-approved plan.
There is no rush to decide anything. A first conversation is free, private and at your pace.
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