Some of the most difficult cases we have handled involved the loss of a loved one in an accident. Sadly, motor vehicle accidents, drunk drivers, and defective products can result in a family’s worst nightmare. Even as you are grieving, there will be medical bills, missed work, funeral costs, and emotional consequences. Quatrini Law Group can help your family recover damages for the death of a person due to negligence or reckless behavior.

Wrongful Death and Survival Action in Pennsylvania

There are two types of action that can be pursued if a person is killed as the result of a negligent action, such as a motor vehicle accident: wrongful death and a survival action.

Survival actions cover damages the victim incurred before death, especially if death was not instantaneous. This might include lost wages, pre-death medical medical expenses, and pre-death pain and suffering.

Wrongful death covers the damages to the family, including emotional distress, lost income, lost inheritance, and funeral costs.

Why Choose Quatrini Law Group to Represent a Wrongful Death?

At Quatrini Law Group, our lawyers bring a great deal of experience and tough-minded advocacy to the negotiating table in these cases, but we also have experience in bringing them to trial. Our attorneys are committed to providing you with outstanding legal service and mindful attention to your goals — not ours.

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Related Personal Injury Topics

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle Crashes
• Truck Wreaks
• Drunk Driving Accidents
• Defective Products

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a survival action and a wrongful death action?

A wrongful death action is filed by spouses, children, and/or parents of the deceased individual to compensate for their own personal loss.

A survival action is taken on the part of the victim’s estate for any pain and suffering the individual endured between the time of the accident and their actual time of death.

Who can bring a Wrongful Death suit?

A wrongful death suit is usually brought by the deceased estate. Under PA law, only spouses, children, and parents can receive payment. However, a survival action is paid to the heirs of the estate, so it is not limited to just blood relations.

How long do I have to file a wrongful death action?

You have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death action.

Get Help With a Wrongful Death Claim in Pennsylvania

If you have lost a family member in an accident, contact Quatrini Law Firm online or call 888-534-6016 for a free consultation. We have convenient offices in Greensburg, Latrobe, Pittsburgh, Somerset, Uniontown, and Altoona. All fees are on a contingent basis. We advance all costs and if we don’t win, you pay nothing.