Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Have Been Recovered for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Victims
Pittsburgh is a city of fighters, forged in steel and built on the strength of its workers. We are a community that understands the value of a hard day’s work and the importance of standing up for what’s right. When a person’s life is cut short by another’s negligence—whether in a crash on the Parkway or in an industrial accident—it’s an injustice that demands a fight.
The wrongful death lawyers at The Killino Firm share this city’s grit and determination. We believe that when a company’s carelessness causes a death, they must be held accountable. We are the fighters you need in your corner.
A wrongful death lawsuit is the civil justice system’s arena for accountability. It’s a legal action that allows a family to prove that a death was caused by the “wrongful act or neglect” of another party. Unlike a criminal case, which seeks to punish, this fight is about securing your family’s future and forcing negligent parties to take financial responsibility for the devastation they’ve caused.
Pittsburgh’s industrial legacy is a source of pride, but it also carries inherent risks. Every company has an absolute duty to provide a safe environment for its workers. When they fail, the result can be a tragic wrongful death.
It’s crucial to understand your rights. While workers’ compensation provides some no-fault benefits from the employer, it often falls short of true justice and bars you from suing your employer directly. However, an experienced wrongful death lawyer will conduct a thorough investigation to identify any negligent third parties. This could be the manufacturer of a faulty crane, a subcontractor who created an unsafe condition, or the designer of a defective piece of safety equipment. A third-party wrongful death lawsuit is the key to full accountability.
The winding roads and busy highways like I-376 and Route 28 are the scene of too many preventable deaths. We fight for families who have lost loved ones in crashes caused by drunk drivers, distracted drivers, and negligent trucking companies.
When a preventable error at one of our region’s world-class medical institutions costs a life, it’s a profound betrayal. Our lawyers work with top medical experts to uncover the truth and hold negligent healthcare providers responsible.
To ensure a unified fight, Pennsylvania law designates one person as the “team captain” for the lawsuit: the personal representative of the estate. This is either the “executor” named in a will or a family member appointed as the “administrator” by the Allegheny County Register of Wills. Our wrongful death lawyers help handle this entire process, allowing your family’s captain to lead the fight for justice.
We fight to recover compensation that reflects the full measure of your loss. This includes a Survival Action for the pain your loved one suffered and a Wrongful Death Claim for your family’s economic and emotional losses. This recovery is about leveling the playing field and providing the resources your family needs to rebuild.
The fight for a loved one’s life often takes place at one of Pittsburgh’s world-class trauma centers. These are the facilities equipped to handle the most severe, life-threatening injuries that can tragically lead to a wrongful death claim.
You do not have to carry this immense burden of grief by yourself. Connecting with others who understand can be a lifeline. Here are some of the best grief and bereavement resources available to families in the Pittsburgh area.
Key Takeaways for a Pittsburgh Wrongful Death Claim
This is a very common and difficult situation. Grief affects everyone differently. Our first step is to meet with the interested family members to provide clear information and answer all questions. It’s important to understand that the “personal representative” has the legal duty to act in the best interest of all beneficiaries. We can help facilitate these sensitive conversations, but the decision to move forward must be made by the personal representative.
Yes, absolutely. A person’s value is not defined by their paycheck. While lost income is one part of a claim, the largest and most significant part is often the compensation for the loss of companionship, comfort, and guidance—the human loss. We also pursue a Survival Action for the pain and suffering your loved one endured. Every life has immense value, and we fight to honor that.
It is unlikely. The vast majority of wrongful death cases—well over 90%—are resolved through a settlement before ever reaching a trial. We prepare every single case as if it is going to trial, building an overwhelmingly strong case. This preparation is what forces the insurance company to come to the negotiating table and offer a fair and just settlement to avoid facing a jury.
This is a central challenge in every wrongful death case. We build the case by gathering other forms of evidence to speak for the person who cannot. This includes physical evidence from an accident scene, “black box” data from a truck, medical records, autopsy reports, and the testimony of expert witnesses who can reconstruct what happened. We piece together the puzzle to tell their story.
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