Wrongful Death Attorneys in Wilkes-Barre
Experienced Legal Guidance and Support
The loss of a loved one disrupts a family in multiple ways. In addition to the feelings of grief that death causes, the families of deceased people must also grapple with the stress of managing their loved one’s final wishes and taking care of any financial responsibilities.
These feelings can be elevated if a person’s death was caused by another person’s negligence. When this happens, the family of a victim often wonders how they can hold the negligent party accountable and receive compensation for the damages they have suffered. This can be done through a wrongful death claim.
By filing a wrongful death claim, you can be compensated for the damages caused by your loved one’s death. At Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC, our wrongful death lawyers in Wilkes-Barre are here to support you and help you navigate the legal process.
Call (877) 989-4878 or complete our contact form to schedule a free consultation with our legal team.
What is Wrongful Death?
The term “wrongful death” defines any incident in which a person is killed because of another person’s negligence. Similar to personal injury cases, wrongful death cases consider the liability of one person in the harm of someone else. Wrongful death claims allow the people who have been impacted by the loss of a loved one due to negligence to receive compensation for the resulting damages. For a death to be considered “wrongful,” negligence must have been a factor. It’s possible that a victim’s death may also have been preventable in cases of wrongful death.
Wrongful Death Claim Damages
A wrongful death claim can provide compensation for the financial and non-economic damages that have resulted from a death caused by negligence. By filing a claim, the family of the deceased person can receive compensation for funeral and burial costs, remaining medical bills, and the lost source of income caused by the death.
Non-economic damages include the emotional effects of a wrongful death, such as pain and suffering. It is possible to receive compensation for these damages through a wrongful death claim as well.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Pennsylvania?
Wrongful death claims can only be filed by certain parties, and these terms vary by state. In Pennsylvania, wrongful death claims must be filed by the person who has been appointed as the personal representative of the deceased person’s estate. The personal representative is usually identified in a person’s will or other estate documents.
The personal representative may be a family member, an attorney, or someone else. The compensation the personal representative recovers by filing a wrongful death claim is given to the deceased person’s beneficiaries. If a claim is not filed by the deceased person’s personal representative within 6 months after the victim’s death, a beneficiary can file the wrongful death claim instead.
Wrongful Death Liability
The party that is liable for a wrongful death will depend on the type of accident that the case involves. For example, a driver could be liable in a case of wrongful death caused by a car accident. Liability will fall on the person who is responsible for the conditions that caused the death of the victim. Our wrongful death attorneys in Wilkes-Barre will look into the details of your case to identify the liable party and begin building the case against them.
Contact Us Today to Discuss the Details of Your Case
The Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC team can help you navigate the legal aspects of this difficult time in your life. We are committed to getting your family the resources you need and holding negligent parties at fault.
Schedule a free consultation with our legal team by filling out our contact form or calling (877) 989-4878.
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$5 Million Trucking Accident
A settlement was obtained for three victims of a tractor-trailer crash.
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$4 Million Trucking Accident
Our client was hit by an overweight and out-of-control tractor-trailer which was driving illegally on PA 115. This verdict was the #1 trucking collision verdict in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2011.
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$3 Million Medical Malpractice
Settlement for a confidential medical malpractice case.
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$2 Million Medical Malpractice
A settlement was obtained in a case where the doctor negligently managed anesthesia.
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$1.8 Million Car Accident
A settlement was obtained for a firefighter who was injured in an automobile crash.
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$1.5 Million Medical Malpractice
A verdict was obtained on behalf of a medical malpractice victim involving a doctor failing to provide informed consent for a tonsillectomy. Was named one of the top 30 verdicts in Pennsylvania in 2015.
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We could have never made it without Molly Clark and Fellerman & Ciarimboli!! It's scary going after someone for wrongdoing and she took us through every step. She answered all our questions, good or bad. She was available 24-7 and weekends fighting for us. She fought for our needs and got us what was deserved!! They are the best choice!!- Star K.
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- Frank K.
I have a friend who sought help from Fellerman & Ciarimboli and said they were very nice and helpful. So when I needed assistance, they were the first ones I thought of, and gave them a call. I was connected to Attorney Molly Clark, who made a significant impact. Her comforting personality created a welcoming environment during our interactions, turning what could have been a somber experience into one filled with positivity. Our upbeat conversations, in contrast to the challenging situation, improved my well-being.
What truly won me over was Molly's commitment to keeping me informed about the progress of my situation. Whenever I called her with questions, she promptly provided answers, ensuring I had the information I needed when I needed it. Working with Fellerman & Ciarimboli was a positive experience given the circumstances I was facing. I highly recommend Attorney Molly and the firm to anyone seeking reliable and compassionate assistance during challenging times.
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Molly thank you for everything you’ve done for Terry and me. You went above and beyond. You are like family to us and will always love you!- Arlene P.
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I can't express how GREAT my first experience with an attorney has been! I'm not kidding when I say that both you and the entire firm are I think the best around. Once get things settled around here, I would like to make an appointment to come up to talk about some other issues, but I have been doing nothing, but singing the praises of you The entire organization to everyone that I speak with.- R.R.
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There are no adequate words to convey to you, Mike, and Ed how grateful our family is for all of your hard work in helping us through the most difficult time of our lives. Your commitment to justice is unlike anything we have ever witnessed. Our tragedy became your tragedy. The three of you have become part of our family.
Harry, you explained everything necessary in terms which were comprehensible and helpful to us to better understand all that was presented. We are so grateful for that.
The compassion shown to us by not only the three of you, but everyone to whom we encountered at Fellerman & Ciarimboli was off the charts and so sincere.
We will grieve our profound loss for the rest of our lives, but all of you helped to make it a bit easier, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
God's Blessings to you and your family.
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Molly, Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much you mean to me, throughout this process, you have always been there and helped me through. I am glad it all came to a good ending and that it is over. But, I will miss you and you will always be referred to anyone that ever asks me for an amazing lawyer! Keep fighting for the people who need you! You are amazing at what you do, you're professional and genuine! I wish you all the best in your career and am happy that I chose you to take my case. Your team is amazing, too!- Nicole W.
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“Happy that the night that ruined a lot in my life was finally over. If you want a great firm, get things done right and efficiently, and have a team supporting you along your journey, I suggest F&C to be your choice!”- Nicole W.
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I was in a bad accident and I had my daughter in the car with me. I highly recommend this firm. My attorney Myer Messinger was very compassionate and offered empathy with helping me and my daughter with the mental agony we experienced after the accident. Mr Messinger is very professional and knowledgeable. We sat for hours for the mediation and he fought to get me the best settlement- Enide Jerome
