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Wrongful Death

Has your family suffered the tragic and unnecessary death of a family member caused by the negligence of another?

Wrongful Death cases may arise because of a variety of incidents, including car accidents, aviation accidents, and medical malpractice. Ogg, Cordes, Murphy & Ignelzi wants to make sure that the surviving family is compensated for their loss to the fullest extent of the law.

In times of grief, family members are often unable to appreciate the importance of a prompt investigation of the circumstances of death and the preservation of evidence. These matters are extremely important in determining how and why the incident occurred and identifying the persons legally responsible for the incident.

Pursuing a wrongful death action will not bring your loved one back to you, but it may ensure that you and your children will have increased financial security in the years to come. Ogg, Cordes, Murphy & Ignelzi has successfully represented many families suffering from the wrongful death of a loved one. Let us take care of this important matter for your family.

We do not charge an attorney fee for personally consulting with you about your wrongful death case. Many people do not have the money to hire a wrongful death attorney to protect their rights. You probably didn't have this unexpected tragedy figured into your budget. Now you may have high medical bills, probably lost wages, and many other financial worries caused by this situation. We believe it is unfair for these considerations to prevent you from obtaining the full amount you are due under the law in compensation for the wrongful death of your loved one.

Don't just take the first offer of settlement from the insurance company if it doesn't fully compensate your family for your loss and protect you from future uncertainties. Protecting your rights is important to us. That's the reason we cover all expenses until the end of a case and then we are paid a portion of the funds recovered. If we are unable to recover compensation for you, you do not owe us a fee. This is called a "contingency fee" arrangement and is common among attorneys who handle wrongful death cases.

Attorneys put up large sums of money on these complex cases in order to hire experts, take depositions, gather evidence and oppose the lawyers of large insurance firms. The Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyer you choose must be able to cover the expenses for such battles. Not only does Ogg, Cordes, Murphy & Ignelzi have the resources, we have the experience, skill and dedication to successfully resolve your case.

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