If your loved one was killed in a car accident, a boating accident, a construction accident, or due to nursing home negligence or medical malpractice, your family likely faces one or more of the following losses and expenses:
- Medical bills
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of income of a wage earner
- Loss of practical contributions to the family
- Loss of love and companionship
- Loss of consortium for a wife or husband
- Loss of guidance for minor children
- Emotional pain and suffering, including the pain of watching your loved one die if you witnessed a fatal accident
Under the Wrongful Death Act and the Survival Act in Pennsylvania, you may make claims for these types of damages. Specifically, the law allows for "compensation to the family for the pecuniary value of the services, society and comfort that he or she would have given to the family had he or she lived, including such elements as work around the home; provision of physical comforts and services; provision of society and comfort," in addition to payment of medical and funeral costs and compensation for lost financial contributions that the deceased person would have continued to provide had he or she lived out a normal life span. The Survival Act takes into account "mental and physical pain, suffering and inconvenience that the decedent endured from the moment of his or her injury to the moment of death as a result of the wrongful conduct."
The sudden loss of a beloved family member is disorienting and painful. Boyle, Autry & Murphy is an accomplished personal injury and wrongful death law firm in central Pennsylvania with a track record of favorable results. Our Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys understand the need for a family to grieve in peace in the time period immediately following a fatal accident. We are available to begin the process of investigating the accident, identifying responsible parties and preparing to make a claim for compensation for your family, leaving you the time and space you need to do the necessary emotional work of grief.
Serving Communities Such as York and Harrisburg · Fatal Accident? Attorneys of Boyle, Autry & Murphy Offer No-Obligation Consultations for Family Members
If your loved one lost his or her life in a car accident, a construction accident, a boating accident or as a result of a doctor's error, talk to an attorney promptly. Learn about your family's rights to compensation and about promising strategies for pursuit of that compensation. Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with a lawyer regarding your loved one's fatal accident such as the following:
