Wrongful Death

Death, legally referred to as “wrongful death,” is the term used in a civil case for death brought about by another’s negligence. Wrongful death lawsuits are filed by the surviving family, which is the immediate family, such as a spouse, children, parents or siblings. Not only does winning a wrongful death case bring relief and justice to the surviving family, it also provides a means to pay for hospital, nursing, and doctor care expenses as well as funeral and estate administration costs.

Circumstances resulting in wrongful death are numerous and range from car accidents, medical malpractice, and work-related injuries to hazardous premises conditions and defective products.

At Ross Feller Casey LLP, we have extensive experience in litigating wrongful death cases. Some of the noteworthy wrongful death cases handled by Ross Feller Casey attorneys include:

$36.4 million settlement against Motiva for an explosion caused by a corroded tank leaking hydrogen which resulted in the death of a boilermaker, one of the largest single victim wrongful death verdicts awarded
$25 million verdict for the death of a physician as a result of medical negligence
$7.0 million settlement for the death of a woman during the delivery of her twin babies
$5.5 million settlement for a woman who died as a result of the failure to diagnose cervical cancer
$4.5 million settlement for the family of a woman who died from medical negligence
$4.5 million settlement for the family of a little boy who died as a result of medical negligence
$3.75 million settlement for a man killed roadside
$2.75 million settlement for a man who died in an auto accident with a tractor trailer
$2.7 million settlement for the family of a woman who died after a hysterectomy
$2.5 million settlement for the family of a man who died after an ER physician failed to diagnose that he was having a stroke
$2.5 million settlement for the family of a woman who died after misdiagnosis of a heart condition
$2.5 million settlement for parents of a newborn who suffered fatal injuries at the time of delivery
$2.4 million settlement for family of a man who died following gastric bypass surgery
$2.0 million settlement for parents of a baby who died from failure to treat croup
$1.68 million settlement for a family of a woman who died as a result of negligent treatment in the ER while suffering from an abdominal bleed
$1.2 million settlement for the family of a man who hanged himself in the hospital due to lack of supervision on a suicide watch

We offer a free case evaluation to discuss family concerns regarding wrongful death and the steps taken in filing a claim. Please contact our office to arrange a consultation.