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Wrongful Death

Helping the Family Members of an Accident Fatality

For the family members left behind to cope with the aftereffects of a fatal accident, the financial and emotional costs may be overwhelming. Not only are people left to deal with the emotional loss, they are also left dealing with the financial costs of a fatal accident. At the Wilmington, Delaware, law office of Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, we represent the families of people killed in a serious accident in Delaware.

When the actions of a careless person claim the life of a family member, you deserve financial compensation. Our lawyers are capable litigators who will stand up and do what is necessary to ensure the death of a loved one does not go unanswered. For over 25 years, our firm has helped people file claims that hold parties responsible for their actions. To speak to an experienced lawyer about filing a wrongful death claim, contact us for a free initial consultation.

Helping People Obtain Justice for the Death of a Loved One

The state of Delaware has very specific statutes when it comes to wrongful death claims. These statutes must be methodically understood in order for your claim to be successful. The state of Delaware regulates:

  • Who can file a wrongful death claim
  • Who can be compensated for the death of an individual
  • What type of damages are recoverable following an accident
  • How long you have to file a wrongful death claim

Wrongful death claims can arise out of many different types of accidents, such as car accidents, truck accidents or motorcycle accidents. No matter what the cause of the fatal accident is, you may be entitled to obtain financial compensation by filing a wrongful death or survivor claim. Our firm will help you navigate the obstacles associated with these complex claims. We will hire the experts necessary to determine the exact amount of compensation that is needed to cover your family's losses.

While we understand that nothing can ever replace the life of a loved one, we want you to know that you may be entitled to compensation. Speak to one of the attorneys at the law firm of Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates; contact us for a free initial consultation. To read more about your wrongful death claim, visit our wrongful death information center.

At the law firm of Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates, we have office locations in Wilmington, Smyrna and Milford, Delaware, as well as in Media, Pennsylvania.

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"Injured people with lawyers receive 3.7 times more than injured people without lawyers."

~ Insurance Research Council National Survey of Auto Injury Claim

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Four Convenient Office Locations

DELAWARE

Wilmington
712 West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
(484) 841-1251 - Main Phone

Smyrna
22 South Market Street Plaza
Smyrna, DE 19977
(484) 841-1251 - Phone

Milford
995 N. Dupont Blvd
Milford, DE 19963
(484) 841-1251 (Smyrna Office)

PENNSYLVANIA

Media
334 West Front Street
Media, PA 19063
(484) 841-1251 - Phone
(610) 565-5393 - Fax

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