Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Have Been Recovered for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Victims
Bethlehem is a city built on a foundation of trust. From its historic Moravian roots to the legacy of the Steel, our community is bound by a promise to look out for one another. When a person’s negligence—a distracted driver on Route 378, a careless property owner, or a medical professional who fails in their duty—takes a life, it is more than a tragedy. It is a fundamental breach of that community trust.
The wrongful death lawyers at The Killino Firm understand that for Bethlehem families, seeking justice is about restoring a sense of right and wrong. It’s about holding someone accountable for breaking the most important promise of all: the promise of safety.
At its core, a wrongful death claim is about proving a promise was broken. The law calls this “negligence.” Our lawyers must prove three things:
A Duty of Care Existed: A driver promises to watch the road; a doctor promises to provide competent care.
That Duty Was Breached: The driver texted; the doctor misread a chart.
This Breach Caused the Death: We build an unbreakable link between the broken promise and the tragic outcome.
When these elements are proven, the law allows a family to demand justice.
Pennsylvania law designates one person, the “personal representative” (executor or administrator), to speak for the loved one who has been silenced. This person files the wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the spouse, children, and parents. Our compassionate lawyers handle the entire process of getting this representative appointed at the Northampton County Courthouse (and others), ensuring the family has a strong, unified voice.
While no amount of money can heal the grief, compensation is the legal system’s way of acknowledging the harm and providing for the family’s future. It includes recovery for tangible losses like lost income and funeral costs, as well as the intangible loss of love, comfort, and guidance. It is a measure of justice for a promise that was irrevocably broken.
While your wrongful death lawyer fights for legal justice, your family’s emotional healing is paramount. In the midst of grief, it can feel like you are completely alone. Please know that you are not. The Lehigh Valley and the wider community offer wonderful resources to help your family find a path toward healing.
This is a critical question. Any settlement or verdict funds for a minor child do not go directly to the parent. Your wrongful death lawyer will ensure the money is placed into a protected account approved by the court. Often, this is a “structured settlement,” an annuity that provides guaranteed, tax-free payments to the child at set ages (e.g., for college and beyond), ensuring the money is safe for their entire life.
Yes, absolutely. Not having a will has no impact on your right to file a wrongful death claim. The only difference is how the personal representative is chosen. Your wrongful death lawyer will guide a close family member through the process of petitioning the court to be appointed as the administrator of the estate.
Yes. In this tragic situation, the claim is brought against the deceased person’s estate. Any recovery would be paid by their insurance policy (e.g., auto or homeowner’s insurance). Your lawyer’s goal is to ensure your family receives the compensation you are entitled to from the available coverage.
This is a central challenge that requires a skilled and compassionate wrongful death lawyer. We prove pain and suffering through the testimony of witnesses who were there, the person’s medical records that document their injuries and treatments, and the expert testimony of doctors who can explain the level of pain associated with those specific injuries.
We understand this completely. Our wrongful death lawyers will lift the legal burden from your shoulders so you can focus on your family. After our initial meetings, we handle everything: the investigation, the legal paperwork, and all communication. We take on the fight so you don’t have to. The first step is a simple, confidential conversation with our team.
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