Coming to terms with the death of a loved one can be a trying and traumatic event for the deceased’s family. Such a sudden accidental death can be hard for families to accept. If you lost a loved one in an accident caused by another’s negligence, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim or lawsuit. Our team wants to help you hold the at-fault party responsible for your loved one’s death.

A lawyer from our law firm can manage your Dayton wrongful death case, gather the kinds of evidence needed to support your right to compensation, and file your lawsuit by the statutory deadline. Our team at the Fitch Law Firm, LLC, is standing by to speak with you about the case. The initial case assessment is free.

The Benefits of Working with the Fitch Law Firm Over Any Other

When you hire a wrongful death attorney from our firm to represent you in Dayton, you gain access to our team and all of the legal services we have to offer. You should not have to fight for compensation for the death of your loved one alone. Our firm can:

Investigate the circumstances around your loved one’s untimely passing
Identify the responsible parties to name in your claim or lawsuit
Collect evidence to build a firm case
Outline the type and amount of damages you qualify to seek
Guide and support you through each legal decision
Represent you in negotiations, hearings, and other legal proceedings
Submit all paperwork by the appropriate deadlines
Fight for your family inside and outside of the courtroom

We never want you to feel in the dark when it comes to your wrongful death case. Our team is here to represent, support, and fight for you at each stage of the process.

How Our Legal Fees Work

To make our services as accessible as possible, we operate on a contingency-fee-basis at the Fitch Law Firm LLC. A contingency fee arrangement means that you don’t have to pay for representation upfront or out of your own pocket. We will front the cost of handling your case and only take payment if we win as a percentage of your award.

Praise We’ve Received From Past Clients

The best way to show our level of professionalism and compassion is to let you hear about our services from past clients directly. Explore some of our Google reviews below:

“The Fitch Law Firm will always be my go to if I ever need a lawyer again. They kept me updated on everything through my whole settlement. I’ve never seen any lawyer fight so hard for anyone like John and Becky did for me…” – Terri Hiner
“ Fitch and his team are invaluable! They kept me informed every step of the way and the settlement was much more than I expected. You definitely want them on your side.” – Christina Stickdorm
“ Fitch and Becky are so prompt and supportive. They value all who are involved in the accident. During a trying time in my life they made sure the lawsuit was explained and that it went smoothly.” – Michael Grear

For a free legal consultation with a wrongful death lawyer serving Dayton, call 614-545-3930

Wrongful Death Damages We Could Help You Seek

You may be able to seek compensation for many different categories of losses and expenses after losing a loved one in a fatal accident. These damages may include:

Outstanding medical expenses for your loved one’s treatment
Current and future lost household income
Vehicle or property damage
Funeral and burial or cremation costs
Pain and suffering
Emotional distress
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship or parental guidance

No dollar figure can compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, if your family is experiencing financial struggles after a loved one’s death, you may bring a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to seek justice and potentially recover those losses.

To pursue compensation, you will need to assign liability to the party or parties responsible for your loved one’s death. Our team can help you by investigating the circumstances of the fatal incident and determining who may be held liable for their wrongful death.

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Types of Wrongful Death Accident Cases We Handle

Accidental fatalities and wrongful deaths can occur in many ways. Eligible surviving family members may be able to pursue compensation on behalf of their loved one. Depending on how the accident occurred, one or more parties may be held liable for a loved one’s wrongful death.

The following are some examples of wrongful death cases:

Unintentional Poisoning

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidental poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional injury fatalities for Americans. Unintentional poisoning may occur because of accidental overdoses on prescription drugs or illegal drugs. It may also occur as an unexpected side effect of a prescription drug or a combination of medications.

Motor Vehicle Accidents

In 2015, motor vehicle accidents killed over 35,000 people, according to the CDC. Motor vehicle accidents may involve passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, commercial vehicles, buses, bicyclists, and pedestrians. In fact, the CDC also reported in 2017 that nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in motor vehicle accidents.

Nursing Home Deaths

According to the CDC, one in 10 seniors experiences abuse, neglect, and exploitation at home. Elderly residents in nursing homes may also experience different forms of abuse and neglect. They might become victims of physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and even sexual abuse.

Families who lost a loved one due to nursing home abuse or neglect may be able to pursue compensation from the nursing home, staff, doctors, facility owners, and anyone else involved in their loved one’s care.

Poorly Supervised Group Activities

Accidental deaths, especially drowning and suffocation, are common on school field trips, pools or recreational facilities, and childcare facilities. If you lost a child or another loved one in an area where they should have been properly supervised, you may be entitled to compensation for their wrongful death.

Product Liability

Product manufacturers and designers may be held liable for incorrectly labeling their products, selling products with a manufacturing or design error, or failing to meet industry standards for their product. If you were injured by a product despite using it as intended, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries and losses.

Workplace Accidents

Construction sites and places of business are required to meet many different worker safety standards issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). They must also satisfy various rules and regulations issued by different local, state, and federal work safety bodies. If workplaces do not meet safety standards, they put their employees’ lives at risk of injury or death.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice cases happen when medical negligence causes injury or death to a patient. These cases may involve factors like:

Delayed diagnoses
Misdiagnoses
Doctor errors
Doctor incompetence
Drug errors
Surgical errors
Patient mix-ups

Multiple parties may be held liable for medical malpractice, from the doctor who operated on your loved one to the medical facility owners.

If you lost a loved one to any of these or another type of accident in Dayton, a wrongful death lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm, LLC, may help you pursue compensation.

Speak with the Attorneys at the Fitch Law Firm, LLC Today

We are just a call away, and we are here to assist you with your Dayton wrongful death claim or lawsuit. Start your case by working with a wrongful death lawyer from the Fitch Law Firm LLC.

Call today to learn more about how we may be able to help with your wrongful death suit. Contact us, and we will evaluate your case at no cost to you.

Call or text 614-545-3930 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form

Shawn G

2021-06-15

Kristin Peterson did a great job!

Mindy Michael

2021-05-20

Had them for my son and I they were quick to respond to any emails or messages and very helpful to help us get what we deserved. All of the girls on staff were very thoughtful and helpful. Thankful for Becky who even offered personal services!!

Steve Rogers

2021-05-14

When we looked into seeking representation after my son's car accident we did not know anybody who had experience with as an attorney with car wrecks. So we looked online at all the firms that specialize in auto accidents, then by using as our criteria the reviews we selected The Fitch Law firm. Right from the start they were extremely helpful . They explained how the process would go based on our specifics of the accident and then basically did all the work to file a claim and get all that we were entitled to. Working with Becky and Kirstin was perfect, they kept us informed every step of the way and if we had questions they had time to explain them making sure we understood each time. Our case was not a high dollar amount but they still offered above average service and looked out for us like it was. I highly recommend The Fitch Law firm without hesitation.

Julianna Poole-Sawyer

2021-02-28

Our experience with the Fitch Law Firm was incredible. We worked with Kirstin, and she's really gone above and beyond for us. I cannot recommend them highly enough. After our car accident, we were so overwhelmed by the insurance companies, and Kirstin made everything so easy for us. We never would have gotten such a good settlement without her. They seem to really care about their clients, and they are very responsive. They worked hard to answer our questions thoroughly and in a timely manner.

Nicholas Mavromatis

2020-12-17

I was involved in an accident as the passenger of the responsible party during Feb. of 2020. I completed physical therapy in June of the same year. I worked with a firm that was not as responsive as I would have liked, so I sought representation elsewhere to ensure the claim was handled correctly. I couldn’t have been more fortunate to task The Fitch Law Firm with this case. Associate attorney Kirstin Peterson was assigned to my case, and I couldn’t have asked for someone so thorough, professional, responsive and down right genuinely caring than her. There were some unforeseen obstacles, but throughout my doubts she maintained consistent in reassuring me she was doing everything she could to make sure things were going as smoothly as possible. I highly recommend this firm and having nothing but more than positive things to say about the associate attorney assigned to my case. Thank you so much Fitch Law Firm, and Kirstin Peterson. You guys are extraordinary in what you do!

William Hafford

2020-12-07

I simply gave you guys a good rating due to information i received from a friend. Your right iv never been a client of yours but if I need a good attorney I will keep you in mind.

Latisha Mcgary

2020-11-11

I was in a car accident on 10/21/2018 that was not my fault. I googled different accident laywers. And came across the fitch law firm. From the first time i walked thru the doors mr fitch and becky made me feel at ease. Mr fitch thought my case woukd be good to take on. The other parties insurance was extremely difficult to deal with.and i can say mr fitch represented me well. And Becky checked in on me and kept me updated on the case. Its been 2 years and my case finally settled i was ok with the amount given. And i will use the fitch law firm again if ever needed.

Mariah Mason

2020-09-29

They were very helpful and responsive. I loved how professional they were & how I wasn’t just another “Number” to them. I thank everyone in the office for their help ESPECIALLY my time I spent & got to know Attorney Kirstin. Thank you Fitch Law Firm :)