Braden Blumenstiel Legal Advocates Group, LLC
Wrongful Death and Survivorship Claims
Compassionate, careful representation for families after a preventable death.
When a loved one dies because of another person’s negligence or wrongful conduct, families face grief alongside immediate financial and legal questions. We listen to the family’s account, explain the process plainly, and work carefully to preserve the evidence.
Wrongful-death and survivorship claims are related but distinct avenues that may address different losses and rights. The proper claim depends on what happened, the decedent’s circumstances, and the people legally entitled to pursue recovery.
Investigating the cause of death
A case may require review of medical records, incident reports, photographs, witness accounts, expert opinions, employment or financial information, and other evidence. We examine whether negligence, a defective product, unsafe premises, professional misconduct, or another wrongful act caused the death.
Families and recoverable losses
Depending on the claim, damages may include medical and funeral expenses, lost financial support, the value of services, loss of companionship, and the family’s grief and other legally recognized losses. A survivorship claim may address losses experienced by the decedent before death.
Ohio deadlines and next steps
Ohio law imposes deadlines and procedural requirements on wrongful-death and survivorship claims. The applicable time period can depend on the nature of the claim and the facts, and waiting can make evidence harder to preserve. Prompt consultation helps a family understand who may bring a claim and what should happen next.
Confidential consultations
Let’s talk about your next step.
Legal questions rarely arrive at a convenient time. Share what is happening with our firm and we will listen, explain the process in plain language, and help you understand the options available to you.
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