Wayne County Wrongful Death Lawyer

Are you grieving the unexpected death of a close family member because of a recent accident in Wayne County, Pennsylvania? Call Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC at (570) 714-4878 for immediate legal assistance. You may be entitled to compensation from the person responsible for your devastating loss. 

Our award-winning Wayne County wrongful death lawyers are ready to help you demand the financial justice your family deserves. For more than two decades, we have fiercely advocated for advancing the rights and best interests of families in the wake of tragedy. 

We’re a top-rated personal injury law firm whose Wayne County personal injury attorneys have over a century of combined legal experience. Our case results are a testament to the kind of representation we can offer, with more than $150 million in settlements and jury awards recovered.

Now, we’re here to fight for you after an unimaginably difficult loss, too. We offer a free consultation, so call us today.

Why Choose Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC to Fight for You After a Fatal Accident in Wayne County, PA

Why Choose Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC to Fight for You After a Fatal Accident in Wayne County, PA

Even if you have the right to recover insurance benefits or file a lawsuit following your family member’s wrongful death, the insurance company won’t be on your side. You can expect the adjuster to try to take advantage of you during this trying time to get you to accept way less than your wrongful death case is worth. 

Don’t give them the chance. Hire an experienced Wayne County personal injury lawyer to fight for you.

Here’s why Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC is the top choice of injury victims and families in Northeastern Pennsylvania:

  • Award-winning litigators recognized by The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, The National Trial Lawyers, and Super Lawyers
  • Board Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • 100+ years of combined experience handling high-stakes disputes
  • More than $150 million in damages recovered from insurance companies and other powerful defendants
  • Contingency fee representation, so there’s no cost until we win the case
  • Five-star rated on Google

Don’t leave anything to chance. Increase the odds of a maximum recovery by putting our top-rated Wayne County wrongful death attorneys in your corner. Contact us for a free case review today.

What is Wrongful Death in Pennsylvania?

If you were to get hurt in an accident in Wayne County because someone else was careless, you’d have the right to file a personal injury claim to hold them accountable. If that accident were fatal, the right to sue wouldn’t be lost forever. Instead, under Pennsylvania’s Wrongful Death Act, it could shift to another party.

Under 42 PA. C.S.A. Section 8301(a), a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed when a person’s death is the result of  the “wrongful act or neglect or unlawful violence or negligence of another.”

Not just anyone can file a wrongful death lawsuit in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Under 231 PA. Code r. 2202, only the decedent’s personal representative can file for wrongful death. The personal representative is named in the victim’s will or appointed by a court if the victim dies intestate (without a will).

Damages are sought for the sole benefit of the victims:

  • Spouse
  • Children, or
  • Parent(s).

The compensation awarded in the wrongful death action in which there was no will is intended to be distributed pursuant to Pennsylvania’s intestacy laws

How Much Is My Wrongful Death Claim Worth?

No case is the same. Every family will face unique challenges in the wake of a loved one’s unexpected death.


Several questions can be relevant when calculating your damages in a Pennsylvania wrongful death case:

  • Did the decedent support you financially?
  • If so, how much of the household income were they responsible for providing?
  • Did the decedent raise children, take care of the household, or perform other services in the home?
  • How old was the decedent at the time of their death?
  • What was their life expectancy before their fatal accident?
  • Did the decedent survive their injuries for any period of time before passing?
  • Is the victim being blamed, in whole or in part, for their fatal wounds?

Knowledge is power when you’re negotiating a wrongful death settlement. When you know the potential value of your case, you’ll be empowered to make informed decisions when approached with a settlement offer. You’ll be able to tell if it’s an attempt to low-ball you and get you to walk away with less than you deserve, or a fair offer designed to compensate you for your truly devastating loss. 

Empower yourself by turning to Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC for help. Our wrongful death attorneys in Wayne County will investigate your case, evaluate critical pieces of evidence, and turn to trusted expert witnesses for support. Once we’ve identified your damages and assessed their value, we’ll do everything within our power to force the defense to make things right.

What Damages Can Be Awarded in a Wayne County Wrongful Death Case?

In Pennsylvania, the plaintiff in a wrongful death action can pursue two types of compensatory awards: economic and non-economic.

Economic damages are intended to help surviving family members deal with the objective financial consequences of their loved one’s wrongful death, such as:

  • Lost income, benefits, and financial support
  • Lost value of household services
  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of inheritance
  • Medical expenses paid before the victim’s passing

Non-economic damages can compensate for the surviving family members’ subjective suffering and distress, such as:

  • Loss of consortium
  • Loss of companionship, care, and instruction
  • Loss of guidance and support
  • Emotional distress

Additional compensation for the decedent’s pain and suffering can potentially be awarded through a separate survival action. However, a survival action can only be pursued if the decedent survived their injuries before passing, if only for a little while.

Punitive damages can also be awarded at trial if a Wayne County jury decides the defendant’s actions were malicious or grossly negligent.

How Much Will it Cost to Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney?

Nothing up front. Nothing out of your own pocket. Our Wayne County wrongful death attorneys fight for clients on a contingency fee basis.

We only get paid when we win compensation for your family’s wrongful death claim. Our fees are deducted from the money we win for you, so there’s no added financial pressure when you ask our personal injury law firm to help.

How Could Pennsylvania’s Comparative Fault Affect My Wrongful Death Settlement?

If your family member shares responsibility for the accident that caused their premature death, it will likely affect your right to recover compensation in a related wrongful death action.

Under Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence rule, damages are reduced proportionately to fault up to 50%. When a victim’s negligence is greater than half, the right to recover damages from a third party is typically lost.

So, if your spouse was killed in a Wayne County car accident and is assigned 25% of the blame for the fatal wreck, your wrongful death recovery will usually be reduced by 25%. If they were 60% responsible for the deadly crash, you’d typically forfeit the right to demand compensation from a negligent third party.

We’ll Fight for Your Family in All Types of Wrongful Death Cases in Wayne County, PA

At Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC, we represent families who’ve lost loved ones in all types of accidents and intentional acts of violence, including:

  • Car accidents
  • Truck accidents
  • Bus accidents
  • Train accidents
  • Motorcycle accidents
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Workplace accidents
  • Construction accidents
  • Medical malpractice
  • Nursing home abuse
  • Slip and fall accidents
  • Dog bites
  • Assault
  • Sexual assault
  • Police misconduct
  • Defective products
  • Aviation accidents
  • Boating accidents
  • RV accidents

You have one opportunity to demand compensation for your loved one’s premature passing. Make the most of it by putting 100+ years of combined legal experience and a multi-million-dollar track record of victory in your corner. Call our Wayne County wrongful death attorneys for assistance today.

Is There a Time Limit on Wrongful Death Litigation in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for wrongful death lawsuits is generally two years from the date of a decedent’s passing.

This usually gives you until the second anniversary of your family member’s death to formally request compensation for your loss.

You will likely lose the right to get compensation and demand accountability if you miss the filing deadline.

Contact Our Wayne County Wrongful Death Lawyers for a Free Consultation

Focus on grieving your loss and turn to Fellerman & Ciarimboli, Law PC for help after the wrongful death of a family member in Wayne County, PA. 

Our Wayne County wrongful death lawyers are skilled and experienced legal advocates, and we’re ready to put a century’s worth of collective legal experience into your fight for justice.

We’ve forced powerful defendants to pay our clients over $150 million in monetary awards. Discover the kind of impact we can have on your wrongful death case by contacting us today. Your first consultation is free.