When a loved one is killed, it is a devastating time for the family. Not only is there the mental anguish understandably associated with the wrongful death, but there are often medical, hospital and funeral expenses which must be addressed, as well as the loss of financial support previously provided by your loved one. If a loved one suffered wrongful death because of the careless act of another, contact our wrongful death attorneys. The lawyers at Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates may be able to help you seek entitled damages.

Delaware & Pennsylvania have statutes that deal specifically with claims allowing compensation for wrongful death. These statutes identify who can bring a claim for wrongful death; survivors who can be compensated when there is a wrongful death; and the damages that are recoverable where there has been a wrongful death. These claims include, but are not limited to, deaths resulting from suicide, airplane crashes, auto accidents, and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, on the job accidents, nursing home abuse or neglect, bicycle accidents, port safety and crane defects, and product liability. If you have questions or need assistance in a situation where you feel a death has been wrongfully caused by the negligence of another, please call our wrongful death lawyers. An appointment will be scheduled and the initial consultation is free.

Our firm handles wrongful death claims for families including, loss of spouse(s), parents, children or siblings. Typically, these claims involve not only personal injury, but also economic claims on behalf of the estate or survivors of the deceased. In many wrongful death actions, claims can be made for future economic loss, meaning future wages and other potential earnings of the descendent. Medical bills and wage loss incurred prior to the death and caused by the accident, may also be recoverable. Our wrongful death attorneys are available to discuss any potential wrongful death and survival claim that you may have. Please contact our wrongful death lawyers today. The attorneys at Kenneth R. Schuster & Associates will handle all the legal proceedings so you can focus on recovering from this difficult time.