An Allentown wrongful death attorney at Knafo Law Offices can help you understand what you can do and what to expect if you have lost a loved one and want to take legal action. Our compassionate team is available around the clock to tend to your needs and truly support you through every stage of your case so you can focus on healing and remembering your loved one.
Traffic Violations
Assault
Murder
First and foremost, it’s important to understand not only who can file a wrongful death lawsuit but also when such legal action can be taken. Pennsylvania defines “wrongful death” as any death that arises from the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person or party. This includes fatal accidents and acts of violence, such as criminal assault, battery, homicide, or murder. Eligible individuals are permitted to file a wrongful death lawsuit regardless of whether or not the at-fault person or party is criminally prosecuted and regardless of the outcome of criminal proceedings.
In some cases where you suffered a minor injury and your employer and the workers' compensation system are cooperating, you may be able to resolve your claim without the help of a lawyer. However, this isn't the case for everyone. If you are experiencing any of the following, you may want to consider hiring a lawyer...
It is important to understand one’s rights if injured in a slip and fall accident on another’s property. This type of accident may provide the foundation for a premises liability claim against the property owner or manager for failing to maintain safe property grounds.
Property Damage
Property damage: You will likely have property repair and replacement costs to pursue in a vehicle accident claim, but it can also come up in other case types.
If you want to learn more about the attorneys that work so hard to make Knafo Law Offices a premier personal injury law firm in Pennsylvania, please feel free to look over the following profiles. We are committed to helping the injured and have been doing so since 1982. Our Allentown personal injury lawyers and support staff are here for you through every step of your injury claim.
Medical Malpractice
Knafo Law Offices represents patients and their families in Pennsylvania who have suffered the ill effects of medical malpractice and medical negligence. These medical malpractice cases are complicated and highly technical, but our Allentown medical malpractice attorneys have the experience and resources to successfully establish fault and help our clients recover the compensation they need to begin moving on with their lives.
Auto Accidents
Social Security Disability
Are you disabled and no longer able to work? Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits is the next logical step to take, but the application process is far from easy. In fact, the average final award rate for disabled workers from 2001 through 2010 was only 45%. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), an average of only 28% of initial worker Social Security Disability claims were approved during that same time period. This means, statistically, that you have about a 1 in 5 chance of having your initial application approved and less than a 1 in 2 chance that your final result will be a positive one.
Dog Bites
Our firm has been handling a wide range of personal injury claims across Pennsylvania for more than 35 years. Dog bites are an important part of our practice because they can have such a traumatic impact on victims and their families. We want to provide the support that is necessary to help the injured face better and brighter futures.