Hundreds of Millions of Dollars Have Been Recovered for Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Victims
Life in Erie is shaped by our unique environment, from the beauty of Presque Isle to the harsh realities of a lake-effect snowstorm on I-90. We understand risk and resilience. But when a death is caused not by nature, but by someone’s failure to account for known risks—like a trucker driving too fast for the weather or an industrial plant ignoring safety rules—it is a preventable tragedy.
The wrongful death lawyers at The Killino Firm have the experience to handle cases involving Erie’s specific challenges. We investigate how negligence, combined with our region’s unique conditions, leads to devastating losses.
A wrongful death claim in Erie often requires proving that the at-fault party was negligent in the context of our environment. This means showing they failed to exercise the level of caution that Erie’s known conditions demand. A driver on a snowy I-90 has a higher duty of care than a driver on a clear day. A company operating at the Port of Erie must account for weather-related hazards. When they fail, they are responsible.
Pennsylvania law requires the “personal representative” of the estate to file the wrongful death lawsuit. This is either the “executor” named in a will or a family member appointed as the “administrator” by the Erie County Court of Common Pleas. Our lawyers help with this entire process, ensuring the family has a legal voice to pursue justice.
A wrongful death lawsuit aims to provide financial security for the family’s future. It combines a Survival Action for the victim’s pain and suffering with a Wrongful Death Claim for the family’s financial losses (lost income, funeral costs) and the profound human loss of love and companionship. Our goal is to secure a recovery that reflects the full impact of the tragedy.
No. The other party’s insurance company is not your friend. Their goal is to get a recorded statement to use against you or to offer a quick, lowball settlement. You should never speak to them without first consulting our wrongful death lawyers.
A key part of our investigation is looking into the company’s culture. We investigate their maintenance records, hiring practices, and whether they pressured the driver to violate federal safety rules. Our experienced wrongful death lawyers can often hold both the driver and the company accountable.
The value of a stay-at-home parent is immense. Our team of wrongful death lawyers works with forensic economists to calculate the monetary value of all the services they provided: childcare, household management, and so much more. We also fight for the immeasurable loss of their love and guidance.
Wrongful death cases are incredibly complex. The investigation phase, where your wrongful death lawyer gathers evidence and works with experts, can take many months. Defendants and their insurance companies often use delay tactics. Our priority is to be thorough and build an unshakeable case for the best possible result, however long it takes.
The most important first step is to contact our team of wrongful death lawyers. The two-year deadline to file a claim in Pennsylvania is absolute, and evidence can disappear quickly. A consultation with a wrongful death lawyer near me allows you to get answers and have a team of experienced professionals begin the fight for justice on your behalf.
We contacted this firm when our son suffered a birth injury. They listened to our potential case and took us on. They helped us all the way through the process, always took my calls and questions. Killino is very passionate about his work and it felt like he was upset for our son like he was his own child. The paralegal, Kayla, was always on top of things and helpful. The whole firm that we worked with really did their best for us and now we have what we need to care for our son. We couldn’t be more grateful.
Jeff and his team at Killino Law Firm are truly exceptional! They took on my daughter’s challenging case when no one else would, and their dedication, expertise, and compassion made all the difference. Thanks to their amazing work, we can now take care of our daughter for the rest of her life. Jeff handled everything with professionalism and kept us informed every step of the way. If you’re in need of a personal injury & accident lawyer, look no further—Jeff is your guy. I can’t recommend him and his exceptional team enough!
The Killino firm is an excellent firm that tirelessly advocates on behalf of their clients. I’ve come across a lot of great personal injury attorneys in my time and simply put, Killino is the best.
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In the aftermath of a wrongful death or catastrophic injury, particularly those involving babies and children, victims and their families are forced into the new “normal”. Their lives are often characterized by multiple facets of struggle; physical, medical and financial. The worry and stress can be unbearable. But, that is where the Killino Firm steps in.
Time and again for over two decades Jeffrey Killino has changed the lives of his clients and their families with recoveries that will provide for all future medical care and day to day needs. The Killino Firm clients are regularly purchasing new homes and vehicles; securing much needed medical care and assistance; and sleeping better at night know there are millions of dollars to take care of them for the rest of their lives.
Yes, the Killino Firm regularly secures multi-million dollar settlements and/or verdicts, however, we measure our true success in terms of how we change our clients’ lives. The Killino Firm is dedicated to its clients and their plight. After the cases are over, the Killino Firm stays involved and available to it’s clients as the journey continues.
At the Killino Firm we care about our clients and we care about our community, which is why from time to time when we uncover a hazard or danger with the potential to harm others, the Killino Firm takes action to alert the public and appropriate regulatory authorities.
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