Wrongful death from medical malpractice happens in many ways, and the effects of a doctor's or a hospital's negligence can be catastrophic. The injury lawyers at the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania law firm of Levin & Zeiger LLP understand that wrongful death occurs when a physician, nurse, or other health care provider deviates from the appropriate standard of care in the medical community, injures a patient and commits medical malpractice. Our PA & NJ attorneys understand that a serious enough incident of medical malpractice has the potential to result in the wrongful death of a patient. When this happens, the patient's family has the right to pursue a wrongful death action against those responsible for the malpractice.
Under the Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Act, the victim's spouse, minor children, and dependent adult children are entitled to receive compensation from the parties responsible for the malpractice. Parents may also receive compensation for the wrongful death of a minor child, or an adult child upon whom the parents depended. Damages may be awarded for funeral and burial expenses, loss of future income, pain and suffering, loss of consortium (loss of a loved one's companionship or care), and punitive damages intended to punish the defendant for the medical malpractice.
We know that no amount of money will ever replace or bring back your loved one. But it may help bring your family closure to know that justice has been served against those responsible for your loved one's wrongful death, and give you the comfort of knowing your family will be provided for well into the future.
Representing clients in wrongful death actions requires a team of lawyers, nurses and others trained to review the facts of these cases, including medical records. It can be very difficult to prove that even the most serious error is the result of medical malpractice. That's why you need experienced attorneys on your side to investigate medical records and find the best medical experts. At Levin & Zeiger, LLP, our Pennsylvania and New Jersey personal injury attorneys work together with a team of investigators and support staff to investigate every claim so that we may aggressively and zealously represent our clients and obtain the best possible results.
When you need a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or New Jersey personal injury attorney to represent you, a family member or friend who has lost a loved one due to medical malpractice, contact Levin & Zeiger, LLP, who represent every client zealously in order to obtain the best results possible in each case. To arrange a consultation, please give us a call at 215-825-5183 or send us an email via the form above. |
