A wrongful death claim is essentially a personal injury claim that has been filed on behalf of the person who is deceased. His/her surviving family members or anyone that represents their estate can file such a claim. Barry M. Ward Co., LPA has been providing their expert legal service for wrongful death cases in Akron, Ohio for over 30 years. They can help you deal with all the aspects of filing a wrongful death claim and provide their services to get you the damages that you deserve.
Essentials
If you want to file a wrongful death claim in the state of
Ohio, then you need to remember the following essential information:
Who can File a Claim?
Only a personal that legally represents the estate of the
deceased person can file a wrongful death claim. Any company or organization
that wants to file such a claim on someone’s behalf cannot legally do so.
Who can Receive Damages?
The Ohio state law recognizes the following people that can
receive compensation as a result of a wrongful death claim:
- Spouse of the deceased
- Children of the deceased
- Parents of the deceased
Any other family members, that want to receive compensation,
have to prove their losses to the court, before they can receive any sort of
compensation.
Time Limits
Statute of limitation on wrongful death cases in Ohio is 2
years from the passing of the deceased person. Any case that is filed after the
2 year period will likely be dismissed by the courts. But, there are some
exceptions, so it is prudent to speak with an experienced attorney before you
take the process any further. Barry
M. Ward Co., LPA has decades of experience with handling wrongful death
cases and they will be able to offer you expert advice on any aspect of the
case.
Damages
There are different types of damages that can be claimed in the lawsuit:
- Loss of the deceased’s earnings
- Loss of services that the deceased may have performed
- Loss of care, companionship, advice, etc, that the deceased may have provided
- Loss of possible inheritance that the deceased may have left
- Mental/psychological suffering caused by the death
Your lawyer will able to use these factors, to come with the
fair compensation amount.
Keep the information above in mind when you are thinking about filing a wrongful death claim. And don’t forget to speak to an expert lawyer beforehand. Barry M. Ward is an experienced wrongful death claims and personal injury attorney in Akron, OH. He can help you navigate the intricacies of the law and help you get the compensation that you deserve.
Company Introduction
Barry M. Ward Co.,
LPA is an experienced, professional and compassionate Akron law
firm which has been serving the community for 3 decades. They have a very
successful track record in cases involving personal injury, medical
malpractice, wrongful death, criminal defense and probate. They adhere to the
highest standards of professional and legal ethics and strive to achieve the
best possible results for their clients.
