Demonstrate the relationship

The Ohio Wrongful Death Statute is designed to benefit the survivors of the person who died as a result of the conduct of a negligent party. The more survivors who depended on the loved one for companionship, guidance, and income, the greater the value of the Ohio tragic accident death case.

For example, several years ago we represented a truck driver killed in a truck accident. He was single, had no children, no living parents, and two adult siblings with whom he had a distant relationship. Unfortunately, we settled the case for less than it would normally have been worth because there were few damages to claim as a result of the limited number of relationships.

In a more recent case, we represented the surviving parents in the tragic death of a small child. When a child dies, generally there are no significant economic damages. However, we were able to prove the intense personal loss felt by the parents and the child’s siblings. The parents wrote heart-wrenching letters that spelled out the devastating impact the loss of their child had caused. Psychologists also wrote reports that discussed the grief everyone in the family had experienced. Photos of family celebrations, holidays, sporting events, and school concerts helped tell the story of a close-knit family that would never be the same again.

Your attorney should work with you as a team to develop the best strategy for your family’s case.

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to tragic circumstances, you need information. Order your FREE copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book to learn your rights. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we have six locations in northwest Ohio where we can meet with you – for free – to discuss your case.

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