Attorneys Seeking Fatal Accident Compensation
If you have lost a loved one in a car accident, a construction accident or any other type of accident, you have our condolences in your time of suffering. The sudden death of a close family member can be an overwhelming loss, especially when the accident could have been prevented if it had not been for someone's negligent behavior.
At Barkan & Barkan Co., L.P.A., we hold responsible parties accountable for causing fatal accidents under the Ohio laws governing wrongful death and survivor actions. Contact us at our offices in Columbus to arrange a free consultation with one of our attorneys. You will pay no fees unless and until you recover compensation.
Helping Grieving Families Pick Up the Pieces
Ohio wrongful death law recognizes both the financial and emotional impact of a fatal accident on a family and allows family members to pursue money damages for their losses from people or businesses whose negligence caused the accident.
The parents, spouses and children of people who have been in fatal accidents are entitled to pursue wrongful death compensation. If the children are minors, guardians can be appointed to represent their interests.
Obviously, no amount of money can replace your loved one, but in many cases, the deceased was a significant source of financial support for the family, and you may require compensation for that financial loss. Money damages can also be an indication of respect for your pain and suffering and deter future negligence.
Pursuing Damages for the Deceased Person's Suffering
Ohio law also allows what are called survivor actions to compensate the heirs of someone who was killed in an accident for any pain and suffering that person may have had before his or her death. Unlike wrongful death actions, survivor actions are not limited to specific family members; they are brought by the estate administrator.
To get a comprehensive assessment of whether your family has a valid claim for wrongful death and/or survivor compensation, contact us to talk to one of our experienced trial lawyers.
