Wrongful Death Damages
Grieving families should be able to take time off from practical matters while they try to put their lives back together. Sadly, this is rarely an option. Medical bills, funeral expenses, and other “real world” issues continue to create problems for people even while they are in mourning. When a person’s death is caused by another party’s preventable behavior, it seems especially unfair for innocent people to live with these burdens.
This is why Pennsylvania law allows surviving parents, spouses, and children to receive compensation from negligent parties. Financial damages cannot cure a family’s suffering, but they can at least address the fiscal problems that often follow major injuries. For more information, call the Pennsylvania wrongful death damages attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511.
Potential Damages
The damages awarded by a judge or jury in a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit will depend on the plaintiff’s relationship to the deceased, the defendant’s degree of responsibility for the death, and other legal details. Potential damages that may be awarded include compensation for:
- Medical expenses related to the deceased person’s injuries
- Funeral costs
- Financial contributions the deceased person made to the plaintiff
- Loss of the deceased person’s pension, insurance, and other benefits
- Loss of services that the deceased person usually performed for the plaintiff
- Loss of companionship and support
- Punitive damages (meant to penalize criminally negligent defendants)
Contact Us
Winning a wrongful death claim is not easy legally or emotionally. Fortunately, the guidance of an experienced Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer can make a huge difference. Contact the offices of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today by calling 610-667-7511.