Piering Law Firm
Practice Areas and Legal Definitions

Wrongful Death

In wrongful death claims, our objective is to maximize the financial recovery for surviving family members including loss of support and services from the date of decedent's injury, future loss of support and services, recovery for loss of decedent's companionship, and protection, pain and suffering from the date of injury. Whether the accidental death arises at a construction sites, through a defective product, automobile or motorcycle accident, we are aggressive in the pursuit of compensation from those who are responsible for the loss of a loved one.

We work with families to assist them in not only securing answers to the numerous questions presented in wrongful death case, but also in securing the necessary financial support for surviving family members entitled to assert a wrongful death claim.

Surviving family members are entitled to compensation from those responsible for medical bills and funeral bills. Additionally, families who have lost a loved one may be entitled to other monetary compensation, including the value of the loved one’s future wage-earning capacity and the value of services that the loved one provided, such as household chores and other services to the family.

Although not as easily quantifiable, family members are also entitled to compensation for the value of lost companionship, advice and guidance because of the wrongful death of a loved one. We take the time to explore all available avenues of recovery and all categories of damages. While such compensation will never replace the lost family member, it can often alleviate the financial stress resulting from the loss.

Wrongful death subsumes a variety of personal injury matters, including automobile accidents, premises liability, products liability, medical malpractice, construction accidents and any other area of personal injury law. The difference is the severity of the injury and, when a loved one dies because of an act or omission of someone else, it is important to consult with experienced personal injury and wrongful death lawyers.

At the Piering Law Firm , we take immediate steps to preserve evidence, investigate the facts and circumstances and consult with family members on insurance and other pressing issues. We then take the time to posture our client's claims for the maximum possible recovery and understand that if a loved one has suffered an untimely death in a fatal accident at the hands of another, it is an ongoing and unfair tragedy for your entire family.

Contact the Piering Law Firm to schedule your free and confidential initial consultation. All cases are handled on a contingent fee basis, meaning there is no legal fee charged until we recover for you. Talk with an ethical and dedicated lawyer committed to your recovery. We will be with you all the way. We are available to speak with you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with home and weekend appointments when necessary.