Wrongful Death

Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Bad Faith Insurance Attorney

The damages recoverable in Pennsylvania for injuries that result in the death of a person are set forth in the wrongful death and survival statutes. A Survival Act cause of action is brought by the administrator or executor of the estate of a person who died in an accident. The damages recoverable in a survival claim include conscious pain and suffering, past wage loss, and future earning power.

A claim for damages under the Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Act is brought on behalf of certain named beneficiaries of a person who died in an accident. Wrongful death beneficiaries are, typically, a spouse, child or parents of a person who died in an accident. Wrongful death damages include funeral and administrative expenses and contributions (both monetary and non-monetary) that would have been made to the beneficiary by the person who died in the accident.

At Mikus Law Associates, our attorneys have handled wrongful death claims and survival actions resulting from a wide variety of accidents and negligence. We have more than 25 years of experience in this area of the law and we also have the compassion and dedication required to help our clients recover after these tragic losses.

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We advance all costs in our personal injury practice and seek no reimbursement or attorneys' fees unless we are able to obtain a recovery on your behalf.

If a friend or family member has died in a southeastern Pennsylvania accident because of the reckless or negligent actions of someone else, contact a wrongful death lawyer at Mikus Law Associates today for a free consultation and to learn more about how we can help you to recover in your case.