From Devastation to Justice
Experienced Trial Lawyers for Victims of Wrongful Death in Ohio
Losing a spouse, child or parent is obviously very difficult, even when you're "prepared" for it. But when you lose someone who is that close to you, suddenly — and worse, needlessly, because of another's negligent or wrongful conduct — it can be truly devastating.
At Alton & Barclay, we provide the kind of strong, responsive legal representation that enables clients to focus on their families, on the grieving process, and on rebuilding their lives — comfortable in the knowledge that, while doing so, their legal concerns are in good hands.
The good hands we're talking about belong to personal injury lawyers John Alton and Craig Barclay. Each has been practicing law for more than 30 years and, between them, they have taken more than 125 cases to verdict in the State of Ohio. Today, our firm handles wrongful death cases resulting from a wide range of negligence including car accident cases, fatal injuries resulting from unsafe premises or defective products, medical negligence, and more.
Call or contact our Columbus, Ohio, law offices today for a free, confidential consultation.
Ohio's Wrongful Death Statute
Although many of Ohio's personal injury and medical malpractice laws severely limit the amount of compensation injured persons can receive, there are no artificial "caps" on the amount of damages that can be awarded for claims of wrongful death. Other facts about Ohio's wrongful death statute include:
- Wrongful death claims must be filed by the executor of the fatal accident victim's estate on behalf the estate's beneficiaries
- There is a "presumption of injury" with regard to the spouses, children, and parents of fatal injury victims; harm does not have to be proven, only the amount of damage
- Other relatives may have legitimate claims if they can establish the existence of a "special relationship" with the victim
- Compensable losses include: medical and funeral costs; loss of expected income; loss of society, companionship and support; loss of prospective inheritance; loss of parental guidance; pain, suffering and mental anguish
- Wrongful death actions must be filed within two years from the date the fatality occurred
Don't settle for less than the experience, expertise, integrity, professionalism, and RESULTS you deserve — call 1-866-416-1770 today.
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Attorneys John Alton and Craig Barclay are available to meet with you at your home or anywhere else in the State of Ohio that is convenient, at any time.
