WRONGFUL DEATH

Wrongful death law is an area of law that seeks to provide financial compensation to the next of kin of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another. Settlement of wrongful death claims in Ohio require the appeal of the Probate Court, even if all parties are otherwise in agreement.

A wrongful death could occur as a result of a variety of situations, including:
  o Medical malpractice that results in decedent's death.
  o Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home that
     results in decedent's death.
  o Automobile, bus, train, airplane or other common carrier
    accident.
  o Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or
     substances (exposure to asbestos, etc.)

Our lawyers who practice in the personal injury area also are well-versed in litigating or otherwise resolving wrongful death claims, and have significant experience in not only resolving the dispute, but in getting the Probate Court’s approval of any settlement or distribution