How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

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How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit in
Pennsylvania?
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• Have your loved ones died as a result of someone
  elses negligent actions? If so, you may be able
  to file a wrongful death claim.
• Every day, dozens of people end up losing their
  loved ones. Those who have died because of
  another partys irresponsible behaviour are
  taken away from you, and their death is thus
  wrongful.

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• In order to file a claim, you have to be sure
  that you are eligible. To find out, speak with
  Philadelphia wrongful death attorneys as soon as
  you are able to call Soloff Zervanos, P.C. at
  any time, and ask for a free consultation with
  available attorneys.
• Be sure to do it quickly, as you are on the
  clock. There is a certain deadline that you have
  to meet, otherwise, you risk losing your
  compensation. Here is everything you need to know
  about a wrongful death claim and the time you
  have to file a lawsuit in Pennsylvania.

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The Statute of Limitations
According to the Pennsylvania laws, the statute
of limitations for filing a wrongful death claim
is no longer than two years since the moment the
deceased passed away. This means that you, or
another eligible family member, must bring the
claim within a given time. Otherwise, you will
lose any right to seek compensation for the loss
of a loved one. In some specific cases, the
deadline could be extended. To be sure that those
rules apply in your case, you should consult with
your attorney.
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Eligible Family Members

• When a loved one dies, as a result of wrongful
  death, it will be hard on the entire family.
  However, the closest family member has the
  obligation and the right to bring a wrongful
  death claim.

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Usually, The Eligible Family Members are

• A Spouse

In some rare cases, where the deceased had
neither a spouse nor children, no living parents
or grandparents, other (distant) family members
could bring the claim. These family members are
usually cousins or the closest living relative.

• A Partner

• Children

• Parents

• Grandparents

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Wrongful Death Lawsuit
If the claim is successful, the family of the
deceased will be compensated for the following

• Loss of benefits

• Loss of Companionship

• Loss of parenthood

• Funeral and burial costs

• Loss of consortium

• Emotional Suffering

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For more information, feel free to consult with
wrongful death attorneys in Philadelphia. Give
them a call, and they will help provide you with
any information you require.
Donald Soloff
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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim

• Once you are done with the funeral, and once you
  and your family have taken some time off to mourn
  the passing of your loved one, give them a call.
  Attorneys at Soloff Zervanos, P.C. will collect
  all the documents and help you file a wrongful
  death claim in a timely manner. After that is
  done, all you have to do is wait for the claim to
  be approved by the court (it may take up to two
  years for you to receive the answer).

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