Discovering the heartbreaking wrongful death of a loved one in Philadelphia because of another party’s negligence leaves most people feeling distraught, angry, and overwhelmed.
People often struggle to navigate their heartbreaking feelings of deep despair and frustration after learning of their loved one’s unjust loss. They are often unsure of how to seek justice for their loved one or who to turn to for help.
Working with a diligent wrongful death lawyer in Philadelphia will ease the stressful burden felt by you and your loved ones as you process and mourn the loss of your loved one.
Contact our team of dedicated lawyers at the Oakes Firm today at (267) 310-0656 to schedule your free initial case consultation for your loved one’s wrongful death in Philadelphia. Let us give you the help you and your loved ones deserve during this heartbreaking and complicated time.
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Why Should I Hire Oakes Firm for My Loved One’s Wrongful Death in Philadelphia?
Discovering a loved one was wrongfully killed because of another party’s negligence leaves most people feeling a deep sense of heartbreak and anger.
Most people are often unsure what to do next and who to turn to for help during this complicated and stressful time.
Our team of attorneys at the Oakes Firm understands how challenging and overwhelming the aftermath of the wrongful death of a loved one is for most people. We work tirelessly to attain justice and proper compensation for our clients while protecting their rights in the aftermath of a heartbreaking, wrongful death.
All of our client relationships begin with a free initial consultation, during which we will learn more about your painful situation and help guide you on the best legal path forward.
Contact our team today to schedule your free case consultation. Let us help you get the care, justice, and compensation you deserve after your loved one’s wrongful death in Philadelphia.
Dedicated Results for Our Clients
At Oakes Firm, we strive to recover the best compensation possible for our clients while holding all responsible parties accountable for the damages they caused.
We have successfully recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in compensation for our clients, including
- Over $35 million for motor vehicle accidents
- Over $25 million for unsafe properties and premises liability accidents
- Over $50 million for dangerous and defective products
- Over $75 million for construction and workplace accidents
- Over $100 million for catastrophic injuries
- Over $12 million for liquor liability
Our attorneys at Oakes Firm know how complicated and stressful managing the aftermath of a personal injury accident is. We make the extra effort to lighten the challenging burdens our clients face during this trying time.
Our clients often express gratitude for the ease of the experience of working with our team.
Gordon was grateful for how available our team was whenever he needed us and how we attentively listened to him and paid attention to all the details of his unique situation.
Christen was nervous about starting the legal proceedings after her car accident. She was relieved by how comfortable she felt with our team throughout her entire process. She was grateful for how caring our team was in going above and beyond to make sure her needs were a top priority.
Cecil appreciated the care and guidance we provided her and her husband as they navigated their complicated legal case. She was thankful for how thorough, professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated we were throughout her case, keeping her up to date throughout the process and checking in on them regularly.
If your loved one was wrongfully killed in Philadelphia, contact us today at Oakes Firm to schedule your free case consultation. Let us help you manage the painful and complicated aftermath of your loved one’s unjust loss.
What Is a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death is the loss of an individual caused by the negligence or recklessness of another party. This tragic event arises from various circumstances, such as a drunk or reckless driving incident, negligently maintained fleets of vehicles, or slip and fall accidents on poorly maintained property.
The tragic aftermath of wrongful deaths frequently leaves the deceased's loved ones struggling with immense grief, shock, frustration, and despair.
What Is Considered Negligence?
Negligence is the failure of an individual or group to exercise reasonable care in a given situation. It occurs due to either a specific action taken or a failure to take necessary actions when a party has an obligation to do so.
Common instances of negligent behavior include driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, trucking companies or rideshares failing to maintain their vehicles properly, property owners neglecting the safe upkeep of their premises, and businesses releasing defective products due to manufacturing errors.
If you lost a loved one as a result of another party’s negligence, contact our dedicated team of wrongful death lawyers at the Oakes Firm. Let us help you attain the care and justice you and your family deserve during this heartbreaking and complicated time.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Discovering a loved one was wrongfully killed leaves most people struggling through feelings of despair and confusion as they manage their grief and heartache.
Common causes of wrongful death include
- Slip and fall incidents where a property owner has inadequately and unsafely maintained their premises
- Premises liability incidents in which a property owner neglects to implement sufficient care and safety measures, leading to a tragic outcome
- Vehicular accidents caused by impaired driving, which may involve alcohol, illegal drugs, prescribed medications, or over-the-counter medications
- Reckless driving incidents involving drives of personal passenger vehicles, rideshare services, commercial trucks, or motorcycles
- Violent acts, such as assault and arson, that result in an individual's untimely death
Contact our team of compassionate lawyers today at the Oakes Firm if your loved one has suffered a wrongful death in Philadelphia because of another party’s negligence. Let us get you the help, care, and justice you deserve.
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Wrongful Death Accidents in Philadelphia
An unfortunate number of factors can result in a wrongful death in Philadelphia, making this type of devastating loss more common than most people realize.
Wrongful deaths caused by unintentional injuries or accidents, like a slip and fall accident, are a significant contributor to these types of fatalities.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 210,430 fatalities in the United States were caused by unintentional falls in one recent year.
Wrongful deaths are also often commonly caused by traffic-related accidents.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 35 people are killed every day from an alcohol-related vehicle accident in the United States, with a total of 13,524 people suffering a fatality from a drunk driving accident in one recent year.
The NHTSA states that 56 percent of drivers who were involved in a serious injury and fatal crash in one recent year tested positive for at least one drug.
The NHTSA also reports that more than 12,150 people were killed by speeding in the United States in one recent year, with this type of reckless driving accounting for an estimated 19 percent of all traffic-related fatalities. An estimated 3,310 people were killed as a result of a distracted driver in one recent year, and nearly 700 deaths were the result of a drowsy driver.
The NHTSA concludes that an estimated 1,180 traffic fatalities occurred in Pennsylvania in one recent year, with more than 140 of these deaths taking place in Philadelphia County.
An estimated 340 fatalities in Pennsylvania were the result of an alcohol-impaired driver, and another 455 deaths were caused by a speeding accident. In Philadelphia County, alcohol-related traffic accidents wrongfully killed 36 people, while 63 individuals were killed in a speeding-related accident.
If your loved one suffered a tragic wrongful death in Philadelphia, contact our compassionate team at Oakes Firm today to get the care you and your loved ones deserve.
FAQs About Wrongful Death in Philadelphia
Can I Recover Compensation if My Loved One Was Wrongfully Killed?
Learning of the wrongful death of a loved one is a painful and traumatic experience for most people. They are left with a deep sense of loss and despair, all while trying to process how this could have happened to their loved one.
You can recover compensation for the damages caused by your loved one’s wrongful death, including
- Conscious physical pain suffered by your loved one
- Conscious mental distress and anguish suffered by your loved one
- Property damage
- Medical bills
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of income and future earnings of your deceased loved one
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Potential inheritance reduction
- Punitive damages
Contact our dedicated team at the Oakes Firm today, and let us help you recover compensation for the devastating and unfortunate wrongful death of your loved one.
What Do I Do After My Loved One Has Suffered a Wrongful Death?
Discovering your loved one suffered a painful wrongful death due to another person’s negligence or recklessness is a heartbreaking and devastating experience.
People commonly feel confused and angry after learning of their loved one's unjust loss, and many are unsure of what they should do next.
Taking the proper steps after discovering the wrongful death of a loved one will protect your rights and maximize your chances of recovering just compensation for your heartbreaking loss.
Keep Thorough Documentation
Keep a thorough file of documentation for all items associated with your loved one’s wrongful death, including
- A copy of the police report from the incident, if applicable
- A copy of any medical reports from the incident
- All photographs and videos from the scene of the accident, if applicable
- Any witness contact information, if applicable
- A list of all expenses, including medical bills, funeral expenses, property damage, lost wages, lost future earnings
- A journal tracking what you know about the incident that resulted in your loved one’s death, including any ensuing losses your family has suffered, as well as any conscious pain and suffering your deceased loved one experienced
Contact a Lawyer
Contact a lawyer as soon as possible after learning of your loved one’s wrongful death to make sure you meet all of Pennsylvania’s statutes of limitations for your case.
Working with a lawyer will safeguard your rights and enhance your likelihood of obtaining fair compensation for the tragic loss of your loved one. Your empathetic and committed legal team will manage all the complexities of the insurance claim and legal procedures, allowing you and your family to concentrate more on your healing and grief.
Contact our team today at the Oakes Firm to schedule your free case consultation. Let us manage the complicated legal aftermath of your loved one’s painful, wrongful death so you can better focus on your grief and healing.
How Do I File a Wrongful Death Claim?
Most people feel distressed and overwhelmed when attempting to navigate the painful and heartbreaking aftermath of a loved one’s wrongful death. The thought of pursuing a wrongful death claim alone without professional help often feels confusing and burdensome.
Working with a trusted and professional wrongful death lawyer in Philadelphia will help make this stressful and devastating time much easier for you and your loved ones to navigate.
The insurance claim process for wrongful death is complicated and lengthy. Many insurance companies will try to minimize or eliminate the compensation they must pay while stalling the process. Insurance companies will also often employ tactics to use the claimant's words and statements against them while attempting to shift the blame of the accident to the deceased and away from those negligent parties who are responsible.
Working with an assertive and knowledgeable wrongful death lawyer will help you protect your rights during this challenging and complicated time while maximizing your chances of recovering compensation for the unjust death of your loved one.
Your dedicated legal team will fully prepare you and your loved ones for what to expect throughout the complex process, making sure that there are no surprises. They will communicate clearly and effectively throughout the process, promptly answering your questions and addressing any of your concerns.
They will manage the insurance claim on your behalf, including advocating for your justice, filing the initial insurance claim, handling all correspondence with the insurance company and its representatives, receiving and negotiating the settlement offer, and filing a lawsuit if necessary.
Your distinguished legal team will diligently prove the fault of your loved one’s wrongful death lies with the negligent parties responsible and not with your deceased loved one.
Working with a skilled and experienced wrongful death attorney will make sure your compensation settlement encompasses all the damages suffered from your loved one’s wrongful death, including
- Conscious physical pain suffered by your loved one
- Conscious mental distress and anguish suffered by your loved one
- Property damage
- Medical bills
- Funeral expenses
- Loss of income and future earnings of your deceased loved one
- Loss of consortium or companionship
- Potential inheritance reduction
- Punitive damages
Contact our dedicated team at the Oakes Firm today. Let us help you manage this complicated insurance claim process for the wrongful death of your loved one.
Work With a Compassionate Wrongful Death Lawyer in Philadelphia
Navigating the heartbreaking aftermath of the wrongful death of a loved one leaves people feeling devastated, overwhelmed, and frustrated.
Working with a compassionate personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia will make handling the legal proceedings and insurance claim process much more manageable for you and your loved ones to navigate peacefully.
Call our team at the Oakes Firm today at (267) 310-0656 to schedule your free case consultation with one of our compassionate attorneys.
Our Philadelphia office is conveniently located in Penn Center House, just a few blocks west of Philadelphia City Hall.