Wrongful Death
If a loved one has died in an accident, or because of a defective product or someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to recover for the loss of your loved one under a wrongful death claim. Some common grounds for a wrongful death claim include:
- Defective medical devices
- Defective drugs
- Medical Malpractice
- Automobile Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
Under a successful wrongful death claim, the Ohio Revised Code indicates that you may be able to recovery of damages and expenses, including the following:
- Loss of wages, pensions, and other benefits that the deceased provided to his or her family
- Medical and funeral expenses associated with the death
- Mental anguish suffered by the surviving spouse, dependent children, parents, or next of kin of the decedent
- Loss of services of the decedent
- Loss of support from the reasonably expected earning capacity of the decedent
- Loss of love, companionship or care suffered by the decedent's survivors
- Loss of prospective inheritance to the decedent's heirs at law at the time of the decedent's death
- Pain and suffering the deceased suffered before death
- Punitive damages may also be available in some instances
A wrongful death claim must be raised on behalf of the estate of the deceased individual. This means that the executor named in the decedent's will or a court-appointed executor must file the wrongful death claim on behalf of the beneficiaries of the estate. The beneficiaries of a wrongful death claim can include the spouse, children, and parents of a deceased individual.
Wrongful Death Litigation
Individuals dealing with the death of a loved one often have great difficulty making decisions and deciding how to respond to their unfortunate loss. One important issue that individuals must keep in mind is the applicable statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim. The statute of limitations is generally two years from the person's passing, according to the Ohio Revised Code.
If a loved one has been the victim of wrongful death, it is highly recommended that you seek the advice of qualified legal counsel to determine your options, to preserve your rights, and obtain accurate advice regarding the statute of limitations for your case. For a free evaluation of your case, contact Anderson Law Offices.
