Ohio Wrongful Death Settlement - Fatal Accident Compensation

The Cleveland wrongful death attorneys at Friedman, Domiano & Smith represent the surviving families of fatal accident victims. If your family needs advice and representation in this difficult situation, contact one of our wrongful death settlement attorneys for a free and confidential consultation about your claim.

In our experience, every family's needs in the aftermath of the death of a loved one are different. We also understand that it can be very hard to concentrate on the demands of litigation while grieving the loss of a family member. As part of our client service commitment, we are prepared to do whatever we can to help your family get beyond the pain of a sudden death.

We can answer all of your questions about insurance, death benefits, and the immediate demands of securing your livelihood if the victim was the primary support for your family. We can also assist in probate and estate administration matters pertaining to your case.

Our attorneys will pursue your claims, whether the case involves an auto accident, a fatal workplace injury, or an undiagnosed risk of suicide, with a view to maximizing your total recovery while keeping you as insulated from the strain of litigation as possible. Wrongful death cases can actually involve two sets of claims—the personal injury claims of the victim that your family succeeds to as next of kin, and your own claims for the loss of a spouse, parent, or child. We make a very careful analysis of both sets of claims so that nothing is overlooked in presenting your demand to the defendant in settlement negotiations, or to a jury at a trial of your claims.

In many cases, it is possible to negotiate a structured wrongful death settlement to minimize the burden of taxes, particularly in cases where punitive damages might be available if the case went to trial.

For additional information about your wrongful death claims, contact a Cleveland fatal accident compensation attorney at Friedman, Domiano & Smith.