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Ohio Wrongful Death Attorney

Protecting the rights of survivors: your Ohio Wrongful Death Attorney at Chester Law Group Co., LPA

What is "wrongful death"?

People are not immortal. When we are children we learn that death is a fact of life: we all go sometime. The most fortunate live a long life and pass away comfortably surrounded by family, but often lives are taken seemingly before their time, from disease, fatal accidents, or violence. In most cases, however tragic, a death is simply a loss to be grieved, a life to be remembered.

But what if your parent, spouse, or child was killed as a result of the recklessness, negligence, or intentional harm of another person, an institution, or a business?

This is what we call wrongful death. All loss of life feels wrong, of course, but there are two clear conditions for wrongful death:

  • That the victim died as a result of the action-or inaction-of someone else. In other words, that someone is at fault.
  • That the victim would not have died if this action-or inaction-had not taken place.

When a death is caused by recklessness, negligence, or intentional harm, the surviving family has a legal right to compensation for their loss.

Chester Law Group Co., LPA, handle serious personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout the state of Ohio, with 15 offices in locations including Akron, Youngstown, Cleveland, Canton, Toledo, and Columbus.

Our lawyers protect the rights of surviving families of victims of wrongful death throughout the state of Ohio.

Whether your spouse was an innocent bystander shot and killed by police during a drug arrest in Cleveland or your child died after your car was hit by a speeding coal truck in Belmont County, you are a surviving victim of a wrongful death, and you have a right to compensation.

If you are grieving for a lost loved one, a lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind. Your life has been turned upside down and you don't want to relive the incident again. But consider your future and the welfare of your family.

The death of a spouse who is the main earner-or of a wage-earning adult child-can impose a serious financial burden on the surviving family.  If your loved-one died suddenly and unexpectedly, it is likely that plans have not been made to cover funeral costs or to settle outstanding debts.

Claiming life insurance benefits can also be a struggle, and those benefits may not cover the lost income, bills, and medical expenses that result from the death of a family member.

At Chester Law Group Co., LPA, our experienced wrongful death lawyers will aggressively seek the help you need and the compensation you deserve to get you and your family through this difficult time.

If you live anywhere in Ohio and your spouse, child, parent, or other family member lost his or her life as a result of recklessness or negligence, including:

  • Car, Truck, or Motorcycle Accident
  • Semi Truck or Tractor-Trailer Accident
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Hospital Acquired Infections
  • Failure to Diagnose a Potentially Terminal Illness
  • Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
  • Negligent Security
  • Unreasonable Force by an Officer of the Law
  • Dangerous Products
  • Drug Side Effects
  • Drug Interactions
  • Medication Error
  • Property Hazards

Please contact the Ohio Wrongful Death Attorneys at Chester Law Group Co., LPA. Call 1-800-218-4243 or fill out our online contact form now.

At Chester Law Group Co., LPA, we care about the rights of victims, and our track record speaks for itself.

Chester Law Group Co., LPA is located in Akron, Youngstown, Canton, Toledo, Columbus, Westlake, Amherst, Beachwood, Mentor, Twinsburg, Ravenna, Warren, Medina, Wooster, and Independence, Ohio.

Our offices serve clients statewide in Ohio including the following areas:

Akron / Canton, Cleveland Metropolitan Area, Youngstown / Warren, Elyria / Lorain, Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati, and rural Ohio.

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    Your wrongful death lawyer is experienced in these types of cases and can help guide you through these difficult times.
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    If you have lost a loved one in a truck, car, motorcycle or pedestrian accident, you should contact an Ohio wrongful death attorney.
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    It is important to contact a wrongful death lawyer immediately when you suspect that someone else’s carelessness has caused the death of a loved one.
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    Over the last few months I have received many phone calls and emails from people who have contracted MRSA while staying in the hospital for routine surgeries, etc. They all ask me the same question: Can I sue the hospital because I contracted MRSA while staying at the hospital? I say yes you can sue, but you don’t automatically win just because you contracted MRSA. You have to show that the hospital did something wrong and that negligence led to you contracting MRSA or not being treated effectively. This area of litigation is complicated and cases can be difficult and costly to win. I suggest that if you or someone you love was infected with MRSA and you believe that a medical provider may have done something wrong, you need to talk to an Ohio MRSA lawyer attorney. Please give us a call at the Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243. The time you have to bring this type of lawsuit can be as short as one year so call us now.
  • Ohio Injury Law: Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Ohio?   
    If you have lost a loved one to the negligence or wrongful act of another, you may be considering filing an Ohio wrongful death case. This article answers questions about who can file a wrongful death claim and how much time they have to do it. If you have additional questions, call the Cleveland personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 to schedule a free consultation with an attorney who specializes in Ohio injury law. The attorney will listen to your story and advise you on the best way to proceed with your claim.
  • Ohio Wrongful Death Attorney Discusses The Importance of Preparation and Research   
    Wrongful death litigation is not only extremely serious, but it is often one that involves an incredible amount of preparation and research. There are many aspects of handling a wrongful death claim that can be particularly difficult, but at it's heart any wrongful death lawsuit is about a death due to negligence or unjust action/lack of action. This may sound neat and clean on the surface, but the facts are surprisingly different and often open to dispute. If you've been seriously injured or have lost a loved one in an Ohio truck / car accident, call the Ohio auto accident and wrongful death attorneys / lawyers at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243 or order your FREE BOOK entitled The Insider’s Guide to Handling Ohio Accident Claims at www.ChesterLaw.com.
  • Shocking Statistics on Mini Blind-Related Deaths Discussed by Ohio Wrongful Death Attorney   
    Tragically, few consumers realize that their preference in window coverings can lead to the death of their children or children visiting their home and/or place of business. According to an article in the June 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, 359 children were strangled by mini blind cords between 1981 and 1995. Even more tragic is the fact that over 93 percent of the victims were toddlers or infants. At a rate of approximately one incident per two weeks, mini blind strangulation is a very serious risk but it also comes with a unique set of legal problems to deal with. If you have lost a loved one due to a mini blind-related death, call the Ohio wrongful death attorneys at Chester Law Group at 1-800-218-4243.
  • Ohio highway work zone deaths can be prevented.   
    Every year, more than 40,000 injuries in highway work zone-related crashes. Unfortunately, some of these accidents also lead to fatalities. In 2009, there were 5,012 crashes in work zones along Ohio roadways and thirteen people lost their lives to Ohio work zone traffic accidents. If you have been seriously injured or your loved one has been killed by a reckless driver in a construction zone, call the Ohio personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group. Our Akron accident lawyers can help you with your personal injury or wrongful death case. We can get you the insurance compensation that you deserve for your losses. To learn more call our office at 1-800-218-4213.
  • Mini Blind and Window Covering Product Dangers   
    At the Chester Law Group, we are committed to making a change and helping victims who have been affected by a mini blind strangulation death. Sometimes it is not just about the money that families of this type of tragedy are entitled to, but it is about making a change. It’s about making sure mini blind deaths do not continue to happen.
  • Do Mini Blind and Window Covering Products Endanger My Child?   
    At the Chester Law Group, we are committed to making a change and helping victims who have been affected by a mini blind strangulation death. Sometimes it is not just about the money that families of this type of tragedy are entitled to, but it is about making a change. It’s about making sure mini blind deaths do not continue to happen.
  • Filing a wrongful death claim in Ohio? Here’s what you need to know.   
    If you have lost a loved one because of the wrongful act or negligence of another, you may be overwhelmed at the thought of legal action. The damages awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit cannot begin to make up for your family’s loss, but they do serve as a form of accountability. The personal injury attorneys at Chester Law Group can help. We will get your family all the accountability and compensation that you are entitled to. Call our office at 1-800-348-2616 to schedule a free consultation to discuss your loss.
  • MRSA Infections: Be Informed Before a Minor Scrape Becomes a Life-Threatening Infection   
    With respect to car accidents in Ohio, any competent Ohio car accident lawyer will tell you that contracting MRSA while being treated for accident related injuries becomes part of your car accident lawsuit damages. The party who caused the accident is liable for all damages reasonably foreseeable from his negligence. Contracting MRSA from accident related treatment or injuries is arguably foreseeable and the at-fault driver should pay these medical bills and pain and suffering surrounding these MRSA related injuries. If a person dies from MRSA contracted from injuries or treatment from the accident, then the car accident claim becomes a wrongful death claim.
  • The Financial Burden of Losing a Spouse, Parent, or Child   
    When you look at the rest of the world, Ohio seems like a pretty safe place. You've made a home here; you may be raising a family. You work hard to take care of the people you love, but even in Ohio, families are visited with tragedy. If the unthinkable happens-if you lose your spouse in a car accident, or your son dies because of a mishap during a routine surgery-what happens to the life you've sacrificed so much to build?

    Of course, your life will never be the same. Of course you will grieve for your loss. But have you thought about your family's financial stability? Probably not. It's difficult enough just to consider a tragic event like the death of a loved one, not to mention the financial implications of that loss. The sad reality is that an unexpected death often burdens a grieving family with unresolved debts.

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