4 Common Causes Of Wrongful Death In Pennsylvania

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4 Common Causes Of Wrongful Death In
Pennsylvania

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Losing a loved one is one of lifes hardest
tragedies to deal with. Few things are
comparable, and accepting such loss can be
extremely difficult. One of the few things that
can add to your suffering is the knowledge that
your loved ones passing may have been avoided if
the negligent behavior of another was not
involved. In Pennsylvania, when somebody loses
their life as the result of a wrongful,
negligent, or violent act of another, it is
legally known as wrongful death.
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Experiencing a wrongful death can be extremely
taxing on a family. Aside from the momentous
grief and loss, a family must deal with various
financial burdens including medical costs and
ceremonial costs. This financial burden is
increased if the deceased was a made significant
contributions or was the primary earner of family
income. Although nothing can rectify losing a
loved one wrongfully, you may have options to
ease your familys financial suffering. If you
recently lost a loved one due to wrongful death,
you should contact an experienced Pittsburgh
wrongful death attorney. With over 170 years of
combined legal experience and a 99.9 percent
success rate, attorneys at Shenderovich,
Shenderovich Fishman are equipped to obtain
compensation on your behalf while handling your
case with delicacy and grace in this very
difficult time.
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In Pennsylvania
Common causes of wrongful death in Pennsylvania
include the following
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Car accidents
Negligent driving is a leading cause of wrongful
deaths in America.
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Truck accidents Over 3,500 fatalities caused by
trucks and other commercial vehicles are caused
annually nationwide. Work-related deaths The
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) estimates that well over 4000 Americans
lose their lives in the workplace. Construction
workers are particularly susceptible to wrongful
deaths. Professional malpractice Medical
malpractice such as misdiagnosing or prescribing
ineffective medicine can be a fatal practice
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If you are considering filing a wrongful death
claim, there are some basic legal information you
should be aware of. In Pennsylvania, immediate
family members such as a spouse, parent, or child
of the deceased can file a claim. Additionally,
some circumstances allow for less immediate
family members to file a claim.
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There are various damages you potentially could
be compensated for, including the following

• Any medical costs associated with the loss
• All ceremonial costs, including funeral and
  burial costs
• Any loss of income associated with the loss,
  including projected future income your loved one
  may have earned
• Costs associated with loss of familial influence,
  including spousal and parental support
• Compensation for pain and suffering

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If your family is dealing with wrongful death,
you should contact a Pittsburgh wrongful death
attorney. While dealing with the stress of
wrongful death may seem unimaginable at a time
like this, an experienced attorney may be able to
obtain compensation on your behalf to provide
more financial security in your future. For a
free consultation with an attorney with access to
170 years of combined experience, contact
Shenderovich, Shenderovich Fishman today.
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