In a routine personal injury claim, sometimes it’s possible to proceed without a lawyer, even though it’s usually unwise. People shouldn’t even think about trying to handle an Ohio wrongful death claim on their own. These cases generally are far too complicated and technical for most people to tackle by themselves.

For instance, wrongful death claims need to be made through the administrator or executor of an estate. That means an estate has to be opened through the probate court, which requires an understanding of that legal process. The lawyer handling your wrongful death claim will do that for you or will consult with a probate attorney to get it done. The estate will remain open until the claim resolves.

Sometimes these already complicated cases get trickier because the person who caused the decedent’s death also dies in the incident. In that case, the claim is made against the wrongdoer’s estate. If no one opens that estate, your lawyer will have to open it if you plan to go after estate assets. Again, that’s a technical process that a layperson shouldn’t try to handle.

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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