Luzerne County, PA
Luzerne County Wrongful Death Lawyer
Pennsylvania recognises both a wrongful death action for the family and a survival action for the estate.
Wrongful Death claims in Luzerne County
Luzerne County is one of Pennsylvania's largest warehouse and distribution corridors, with Interstates 81 and 80 meeting near Hazleton. That freight volume is a recurring factor in serious commercial vehicle crashes.
What matters most in these cases
- Both claims are generally brought by the personal representative of the estate
- The deadline usually runs two years from the date of death
- Funeral expenses, lost support and the decedent's own losses are treated separately
Applicable law and resources
Pennsylvania sets a two-year deadline for most injury claims (42 Pa.C.S. § 5524) and applies modified comparative negligence (42 Pa.C.S. § 7102). Commercial vehicle cases add the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations on top of state law.
Luzerne County wrongful death FAQs
Who can bring a wrongful death claim?
The personal representative of the estate generally files, for the benefit of the statutory family beneficiaries.
This is general legal information, not legal advice for your situation.
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