Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Have Been Recovered for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Victims
The Lehigh Valley is the economic engine of Eastern Pennsylvania, a critical hub where I-78 and Route 22 converge, lined with massive warehouses and distribution centers. While this drives our economy, it also creates significant risks. When a family loses a loved one because a trucking company pushed a driver too far, or a warehouse operator ignored safety protocols, the loss feels especially unjust.
If your family is grieving a wrongful death caused by corporate negligence, The Killino Firm is here to fight for you. We are not just personal injury attorneys; we are wrongful death lawyers who focus on forcing negligent companies to answer for the harm they cause.
In a place like Allentown, a wrongful death claim often goes beyond a single individual’s mistake and points to systemic corporate negligence. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action that holds a person or, more often, a company financially responsible for a preventable death. Our investigation focuses on proving that a company broke its fundamental duty to keep the community and its workers safe—a duty that is paramount in a region so dependent on logistics and industry.
Our wrongful death lawyers in Allentown are ready to handle cases arising from the unique industrial and commercial landscape of the Lehigh Valley.
Pennsylvania law requires that one person, the “personal representative,” file the wrongful death lawsuit. This individual (an “executor” named in a will or a court-appointed “administrator”) acts as the legal voice for the entire family. Our wrongful death lawyers manage the entire process of appointing this representative with the Register of Wills, including Lehigh and Northampton County, allowing your family to focus on healing.
A wrongful death lawsuit seeks to recover compensation for the full scope of your loss. This includes two main parts: the Survival Action, which covers the pain and suffering your loved one endured before passing, and the Wrongful Death Claim, which compensates the family for lost income, funeral expenses, and the profound loss of companionship and guidance. In cases of corporate negligence, this compensation sends a powerful message that safety must come before profits.
The fight to save a life after a catastrophic injury in the Lehigh Valley often takes place at one of our two outstanding, regional trauma centers.
You do not have to walk through this grief alone. Connecting with others can be a lifeline. Here are some of the best grief and bereavement resources available to families in the Allentown area.
The evidence depends on the case. For a car accident it includes black box data and cell phone records. For medical malpractice, it includes the complete medical chart and expert witness reports. Your wrongful death lawyer’s first and most important job is to help identify, gather, and preserve every piece of evidence needed to build an undeniable case.
This requires a specific expert called a “forensic economist.” Your wrongful death lawyer will hire this expert to analyze your loved one’s work history, education, and career path to project their lost lifetime earnings. This detailed report proves the full extent of your financial loss to the insurance company or a jury.
We understand this fear completely. The honest answer is that it is a possibility. If your case goes to trial, you will likely need to testify. However, your wrongful death lawyer will spend hours preparing you, practicing questions, and making sure you are as comfortable and confident as possible. It is also important to remember that the vast majority of cases handled by a skilled wrongful death lawyer settle before a trial is ever necessary.
Yes, but it is much more difficult. Suing a government entity in Pennsylvania involves special rules and much shorter deadlines (sometimes as short as six months to give notice). These are extremely complex cases that require a wrongful death lawyer with specific experience in handling claims against government bodies.
The most important first step is to preserve evidence and speak to an experienced wrongful death lawyer. Do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company. Do not sign any documents. Contact our law firm for a free, confidential consultation. This allows your wrongful death lawyer to protect your rights, immediately begin an investigation, and ensure you do not miss the critical two-year deadline to file a claim in Pennsylvania.
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