The wrongful death attorneys in Philadelphia at Feldman Shepherd have recovered billions of dollars—including record-breaking verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and nationwide—for families who have lost loved ones as a result of someone else’s negligent conduct. While no legal action will ever make up for the tragic loss of a family member, we can help provide the financial security and answers that your family deserves.
The wrongful death lawyers in Philadelphia at Feldman Shepherd handle a wide range of wrongful death cases, and we understand that this is a devastating time for your family marked by intense grief and uncertainty. Our team and support staff are here to help you fully recover all compensation to which you are entitled, which may include payments for medical and funeral expenses, lost income and future earnings, emotional trauma, and loss of your loved one’s companionship.
We will keep you fully informed as to the status of your case and explain to you what to expect at every juncture. Even after your case is resolved, we’ll be there to help you with financial planning. While every wrongful death case is unique and complex, you can always count on our hard work, attention to detail, creative lawyering, and compassionate (yet resolute) advocacy to help you achieve the results your family needs and deserves.
In Pennsylvania, a wrongful death lawsuit is typically filed by the executor or administrator of the deceased person’s estate on behalf of eligible family members — most commonly a surviving spouse, children, or parents. If the estate’s representative has not filed within six months of the death, any of those eligible family members may file the lawsuit themselves on everyone’s behalf.
Pennsylvania law allows families to seek compensation for a wide range of losses, including medical and funeral expenses, lost income and future earnings, and the companionship and support your loved one provided.
Yes. A wrongful death claim may still apply if your loved one later passed away from injuries caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. The fact that death occurred days, weeks, or even months after the accident does not absolve the at-fault party of legal liability.
In Pennsylvania, families generally have two years from the date of a loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If a case is not filed within the two-year statute of limitations, the court may dismiss it regardless of its merits — except in very limited circumstances. It is essential to contact a Philadelphia wrongful death attorney as soon as possible to ensure that your legal rights are protected.
A wrongful death action focuses on the losses suffered by the surviving family — such as lost financial support and the absence of a loved one’s companionship. A survival action, by contrast, steps into the shoes of the deceased, pursuing the same legal claims they could have brought had they lived, including compensation for their pain and suffering, medical bills, and lost earnings prior to death. Though the two claims are distinct, they are often filed together in the same lawsuit.
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