No amount of money can make up for the loss of a family member. However, financial compensation can alleviate the financial burdens you may be facing and provide future security for you and your family. The knowledge that those responsible for your loss have been held accountable can provide peace of mind.
If you have lost a loved one in Easton due to an accident or an act of negligence, the Easton wrongful death lawyers at Munley Law can help you hold the at-fault party accountable. We have helped hundreds of families like yours obtain justice in Easton and Pennsylvania, even against powerful entities.
$32 Million Wrongful Death
$26 Million Truck Accident
$17.5 Million Car Accident
$12 Million Product Liability
$9 Million Truck Accident
$8 Million Truck Accident
$8 Million Truck Accident
$7.5 Million Auto Accident
$6.9 Million Garbage Truck Accident
$6.5 Million Traumatic Brain Injury
$5 Million Medical Malpractice
$5 Million Bus Accidents
Why Do You Need an Easton Wrongful Death Lawyer?
A wrongful death is a death that is caused by negligence on the part of another person or company. Negligence is a legal term with a unique definition in personal injury law, but negligence generally includes behavior that is careless, reckless or fails to act with reasonable care. After you lose a loved one in an accident, you might be wondering what your next step is in order to receive compensation for your expenses. An experienced wrongful death attorney will take the weight off of your shoulders.
Our lawyers can:
Investigate What Happened
It’s not always obvious how a loved one died. Even when you know the exact cause, it sometimes still isn’t clear what happened. Munley Law’s Easton wrongful death lawyers can help you examine what occurred. We can work with investigators, police, and experts to figure out exactly what happened. Not only that, but we can also make sure to collect critical evidence along the way.
Prove Negligence
In order to win your wrongful death claim, your injury attorneys must prove negligence. While Munley Law’s wrongful death lawyers are happy to explain the exact requirements of a case, generally speaking, there are four elements:
- Duty – The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care.
- Breach – We must demonstrate that the defendant breached their duty by acting unreasonably.
- Causation – We must then show that the defendant’s actions resulted in your loved one’s death.
- Damages – Finally, we must be able to prove that you suffered damages
Negotiate with the Insurance Company and the Opposing Side
Munley Law’s Easton wrongful death attorneys have decades of experience fighting against insurance companies and wrongdoers who would attempt to settle claims for less than what victims deserve.
Fight for You at Trial
If we can’t resolve your claim without a fight, we have no problem trialing your case. Our Easton wrongful death lawyers are experienced courtroom advocates, and we will be fully prepared to present your case to a jury.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death lawsuits are filed by the family of the deceased, including a spouse, child, or parent. If the deceased has no surviving spouse, child, or parent, another representative may be able to pursue a wrongful death case. Of course, family dynamics can be complicated, especially in the wake of a tragedy. If you are unsure whether you have the right to pursue legal action, contact a wrongful death lawyer at Munley Law for guidance.
What Damages Can Be Recovered?
An experienced wrongful death attorney can help you receive compensation for:
- Medical and funeral costs
- Lost earnings and benefits of the deceased
- Loss of care and companionship
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of security for those dependent on the deceased
- In cases involving gross negligence, punitive damages designed to punish the negligent party
How Long Do I Have to File My Claim?
In most states, including Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for a wrongful death case is two years from the date of death. That said, time is of the essence when it comes to a fatal accident. While you generally have two years to file a lawsuit, it is best to speak with an Easton wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible.
Easton wrongful death attorneys work with you long before the filing of a lawsuit. For example, critical evidence can be lost or destroyed in the days and weeks following a fatal accident. A lawyer can help ensure this evidence is retained and prepared for use in proving your claim.
Should I Accept a Settlement from the Insurance Company?
Never accept a settlement offer from an insurance company before consulting with an experienced Easton wrongful death lawyer, like those at Munley Law. Unfortunately, the settlement offered by an insurance company is usually a fraction of what you would receive with the help of a lawyer. And, in most cases, if you accept an offer of settlement, you waive your right to seek additional compensation, even if the settlement proves insufficient. You could also unknowingly waive or severely limit your ability to successfully seek compensation from other parties who might have been at fault.
How Long Will a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Take?
Unfortunately, this will depend on many factors. For example, Munley Law’s Easton wrongful death attorneys sometimes can resolve your claim with a settlement with the negligent parties. There are benefits to settling a case. Chief among them is that, usually, settling a case can get you compensation much faster than a formal lawsuit. Indeed, some cases can be fully resolved in as quickly as a few months.
If the negligent party is not willing to settle for the amount you deserve, Munley Law’s Easton wrongful death lawyers are prepared to, and indeed known for their ability to, fight on your behalf in court.
That said, this takes time. We won’t let the negligent parties drag their feet, but even still, most courts have incredibly busy dockets, and building a successful wrongful death case takes time. All told, this could take a year or two, depending on the court in which we file.
Why Choose Munley Law for Your Easton Wrongful Death Case?
With so many personal injury law firms to choose from, how do you know who you can trust to fight for you and your family? Munley Law sets itself apart, and we’re ready to prove it to you. Here are just a few reasons to let us fight for you and your family:
Experience – Each of our partners has decades of experience representing individuals and families who have lost a loved one because of someone else’s negligence. Because we are a family firm, we often work closely together on our cases to achieve the best possible results for you.
Industry Leaders – The board-certified attorneys at Munley Law are among the highest-rated and most respected legal advocates in the country. Our credentials (including Best Lawyers in America, Best Law Firms, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, and Million Dollar Advocates Forum) reflect the extremely high standards we’ve set for ourselves and the recognition of our clients and peers.
Resources – Winning an Easton wrongful death case is challenging. At Munley Law, we have access to resources typically available only to big law firms. We work closely with our network of engineers, investigators, experts, and in-house medical personnel to build your case. What’s more, unlike other law firms, you aren’t on the hook for paying these professionals out of pocket.
Our No-Fee Promise – We do not collect a fee unless we win your case. If we do not produce results for you, you owe us nothing. Also, at no point will you ever pay anything out of pocket; even when we win, our fee comes out of the money we recover for you.
Chat live, fill out our email form, or call today for a free consultation regarding whether you may have a wrongful death claim. There is no fee for our services unless we recover for you, and we get paid only out of the money we recover.
