WRONGFUL DEATH LAWYER IN MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA

GUIDING YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME

A wrongful death claim is intended to compensate the estate and surviving family of a person who died as a result of another person or company’s negligence. Such a claim must be brought to court to hold the defendant accountable for their misdeeds and to recover damages to pay for funeral expenses and any other financial need. As Baltimore personal injury lawyer, I can provide legal assistance for any claim you may have and provide representation on behalf of your family.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO FILE A CLAIM?

The rules in Maryland are specific in terms of who is eligible to file a wrongful death claim. Primary beneficiaries include the surviving spouse, parents, and children of the deceased. Any primary beneficiary may file a claim and it will be awarded to them alone. A secondary beneficiary is a surviving sibling, cousin, niece, nephew, or other relative.

Secondary beneficiaries can file a survival claim to recover damages for the estate including:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Medical bills
• Property damage
• Damages for the deceased’s pain and suffering

ACT QUICKLY TO PURSUE RESTITUTION

In Maryland, you only have three years to bring a wrongful death suit forward before the statute of limitations expires. After this time, no court will likely hear your case. For this reason you need to get in touch with a Baltimore personal injury attorney as soon as possible to begin filing a wrongful death claim.

My personal injury firm, Mark A. Epstein, Attorney at Law, can work to recover the maximum compensation you are due for your wrongful death case. I have been practicing law for over three decades and I understand how such claims work.

Get in touch with my office quickly so we can build a solid wrongful death case together.