Wrongful Death

When a personal injury has fatal consequences, surviving family members may be left facing extreme grief coupled with serious debt, as medical bills and funeral costs can mount exponentially. In these dark and overwhelming times, the compassionate personal injury lawyers at Lombardi & Perry, LLP want victimized families to know we are here to aggressively defend their rights and will help them recoup compensation for their injuries, losses, and pain and suffering.

While we understand that a sizable financial settlement can never replace the profound loss of a loved one, we are also aware that grief-stricken families will need financial and legal support as they work through their grief and move on with their lives.

Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyers

We have represented victimized families in wrongful death claims for more than two decades. Regardless of the cause of a wrongful death, we will work tirelessly to build our clients the strongest cases so they can recover the maximum possible settlement/award. If you have lost a loved one to a wrongful death, contact Lombardi & Perry, LLP for a free discussion of your case.

Wrongful Death Causes & Statistics

The following statistics, based on wrongful deaths that occurred in 2009, were complied by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Center for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Labor:

  • Traffic accidents result in more than 40,000 wrongful deaths
  • Medical malpractice – including misdiagnosis, surgical errors and poor quality of care – caused approximately 98,000 preventable fatalities
  • Slip and fall accidents resulted in nearly 20,000 deaths
  • Workplace accidents caused more than 5,800 fatalities

Other common causes of wrongful death include:

  • Exposure to toxins
  • Nursing home abuse and/or neglect
  • Train or airplane accidents
  • Use of defective products
  • Violence and/or assault

How We Can Help You

Our primary goal is to help you build the strongest possible case by:

  • Gathering all essential evidence, including doctor/police reports, witness statements, photographic evidence, etc.
  • Finding and working with experts who can verify your claims and testify in official legal proceedings, when necessary
  • Scrutinizing the opposing arguments and pointing out their weaknesses and fallacies
  • Working tirelessly to ensure that you recover enough compensation to help you pay for the damages you have and will incur

For more information about your own personal circumstances, please contact us today. Losing a loved one, at any time, is not easy. We genuinely care about helping our clients recover compensation for the emotional and financial losses they are forced to endure. Call us today and schedule a free and private evaluation of your case.