In our law office of Allen G. Miller Co., L.P.A., we handle very bad injuries that happen in car, truck, motorcycle, bicycle, and pedestrian accidents, as well as accidents that happen at work, like construction accidents or when equipment doesn’t work right. But the saddest thing of all is when someone we love dies because someone else wasn’t careful. It’s really heartbreaking to know that their death could have been avoided if the other person just took a little care.
Even though nobody can bring back a loved one who has passed away, our Columbus wrongful death attorneys who specialize in wrongful death cases can assist you in handling the financial difficulties and emotional strain that come with such a loss in your family. We do this by holding the party responsible for the harm accountable. A successful wrongful death lawsuit helps families find some fairness for their deceased family member and gain valuable money to relieve the financial stress caused by the loss of the person who provided for the family or took care of the home, as well as the challenges that arise from such a loss.
How the Ohio Wrongful Death Statute Works
In Ohio, the law allows for a legal case to be filed when someone’s wrongful actions or neglect caused another person’s death. The person in charge of handling the affairs of the deceased (known as the estate administrator or executor) has the authority to bring a lawsuit in court on behalf of the surviving spouse, children, parents, and other close family members. Normally, in legal cases, it’s the responsibility of the person filing the lawsuit to prove that they suffered harm, but in wrongful death cases, the law assumes that the surviving spouse, children, and parents have suffered harm. It is then the defendant’s task to prove, if possible, that these family members did not suffer harm.
If a wrongful death case is filed, it must be done within two years from the date of the person’s death. If the case is successful, the person in charge of handling the affairs of the deceased can obtain compensation for the family for various types of damages, which may include:
- Reasonable funeral and burial expenses.
- Loss of financial support that the deceased would have provided based on their expected earning capacity.
- The value of the services and support that the deceased would have provided, such as taking care of the children or helping with household tasks.
- Loss of companionship, care, guidance, and other forms of support experienced by the surviving spouse, dependent children, parents, or other close family members. This is known as “loss of society.”
- Loss of prospective inheritance, which means the potential future inheritance that the family members would have received from the deceased.
- Mental anguish suffered by the family members due to the loss.
How a Columbus Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help
Wrongful death cases can be complicated in terms of both the facts and the law. It is very important to hire a law firm that specializes in wrongful death cases and has the knowledge and experience to carefully analyze the circumstances that support a wrongful death lawsuit. A skilled firm will not only help figure out who is responsible, which might involve experts, but they will also determine any insurance coverage that may or may not apply to the wrongful death lawsuit. Furthermore, having an experienced Columbus wrongful death attorney who specializes in wrongful death cases to guide you through the legal process and help manage any financial recovery through the probate process can provide a lot of assistance and comfort during this difficult time.
Our Columbus wrongful death attorneys have many years of experience dealing with different types of cases where someone has died in the state of Ohio. These cases include:
- Car, Truck, Bus and Motorcycle Accidents
- Drunk Driving (DUI) Car Accidents
- Construction & Workplace Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Crossing Accidents
- Animal attacks
Why Call Our Wrongful Death Attorneys in Columbus, Ohio
Our law firm has the expertise and ability needed to win your case. We have experience handling complicated cases and achieving positive outcomes. Additionally, we understand the arguments and defenses that insurance companies use to avoid taking full responsibility, and we have the know-how to overcome the unique challenges that arise in wrongful death cases. Our firm is also skilled at working with top experts, such as accident reconstructionists, and we know when their expertise is necessary to counter the blame-shifting arguments made by insurance companies. We handle a manageable number of cases, which allows us to give careful attention to the details of each case and be available to discuss and work closely with our clients to achieve favorable results.
We offer free meetings to discuss your case and we work on a payment plan called a contingency fee. We understand that there may be financial difficulties after a wrongful death, and we are willing to work with you and the financial challenges you are facing. We provide free consultations at our offices in downtown Columbus and Worthington, Ohio. Additionally, we handle wrongful death cases using a contingency fee arrangement. This means that our fee will be a percentage of the total amount of money you receive as a result of our help. If you don’t receive any money, you don’t have to pay us a fee.
Our law firm is known for being successful and achieving positive outcomes. The opinions of our past clients are very important to us, and we invite you to visit our testimonial page to see what they have said about us. Furthermore, our lawyers have received recognition and awards within the legal profession. These include being listed in the Best Lawyers in America, being part of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and Top 40 Under 40, being recognized as America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators, being members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocate Forum, and achieving a Top 100 Jury Verdict in the United States.
If you would like to talk about the possibility of a wrongful death claim for your family, please contact our law firm at +1 332 282 9557. You will have the opportunity to speak with a reliable, respected, and experienced Columbus wrongful death attorney who specializes in wrongful death cases.