Wrongful Death

Family Member Killed by Drunk Driver……

“My sister was killed by a drunk driver.  You cannot believe the anguish my family faced when the driver of the other car was let off with a minimal sentence.  It wasn’t about the money for us, we needed to know that the individual who was responsible for her death knew the pain he had caused us and felt some level of remorse………READ MORE

What is Wrongful Death Litigation?

Simply put, wrongful death lawsuits are usually filed when a person dies due to an individual or party  acting in a negligent fashion.  Because someone that is deceased cannot file a lawsuit, wrongful death lawsuits are usually brought by a family member of the deceased individual.

Why do people file claims for Wrongful Death?

This is a difficult question and the honest answer is that families are typically seeking some level of vindication for the pain that they are experiencing due to the loss of their family member.  Though nothing can bring loved ones back, but holding the negligent person or party accountable for their actions can provide some measure of comfort.  Here are some examples of cases that Fellerman & Ciarimboli have filed on behalf of our clients…Why should I hire an attorney?

What conditions need to be present to be considered a wrongful death?

If a person dies due to another party’s action or inaction, then the death could be considered wrongful. Wrongful death can be the act of a single person or of a corporation such as a drug company. The law provides for the compensation of the survivors when a wrongful death occurs, just as it provides for the compensation of a victim who has been injured by similar misconduct. This area of tort law is governed by statute and varies from state to state, but in general they define who may sue for wrongful death and what, if any, limits may be applied to an award of damages.  It is recommended to talk with an attorney if you have any questions about a potential wrongful death situation, contacting us is a good first step….Do I have a case?

Is wrongful death always just the fault of a single person?

Wrongful death can be the act of a single person or of a corporation.  This area of law is goverened by statue and varies from state to state so it is adviseable to talk with a qualified, experienced attoreny familiar with these type of cases.  If you believe the death of a loved one was caused by the acts of a corporation or other commercial entity, then you absolutely must get the help of a personal injury attorney qualifed to handle wrongful death claims.  Fellerman & Ciarimboli have extensive experience in wrongful death cases.  Read about some of our attorneys here….Attorney Profiles.

Fellerman & Ciarimboli fight for a widow who is denied benefits claims …….

“After my husband was killed on the job, Fellerman & Ciarimboli fought the insurance company on my behalf and won me benefits for the rest of my life.  Thank you for all of your hard work.”  .C.M.

Read More…..- Fellerman & Ciarimboli fight for widow who was denied benefits claim