Wrongful death and survival are two available causes of action to compensate the relatives of an accident victim. For 111 years, the attorneys at Powell Law have helped individuals suffering the loss of a loved one receive compensation through both of these causes of action. Families in this unfortunate situation require experienced legal counsel to […]
Like every other state, Pennsylvania has “statutes of limitations,” which in civil law define the time limits for parties filing lawsuits. They are usually determined by the type of cause of action in an individual case. Once the statute begins to run, a civil lawsuit must be brought against a party within the time prescribed […]
Negligent or wrongful conduct sometimes causes the unthinkable – the death of a loved one. For the benefit of the survivors, Pennsylvania statute allows a “right of action” to recover damages for the death of a family member. Pursuant to 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 8301(a), a wrongful death action is a claim “to recover damages […]
