Toledo Wrongful Death Attorney

Before we begin, let’s look at some of the most common ways in which wrongful death cases arise:

• Vehicle Accidents – We know that the careless or negligent actions of drivers often cause traffic crash fatalities (impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, reckless driving, etc.). For the latest reporting year in Ohio, there were 1,094 vehicle crash deaths.
• Medical Mistakes – When a healthcare professional’s actions lead to a patient’s death, they need to be held accountable. Some common fatal medical mistakes include: diagnosing mistakes, anesthesia errors, birth injuries, medication errors, surgical errors, and delayed treatment. Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States.
• Faulty Products – When a product has a flawed design, a manufacturing error, or a problem with the labeling, we know that they can cause fatalities.
• Workplace Accidents – When a person goes to work, they have the right to a safe workplace. Employers have a duty to ensure that their workers are properly trained and have the equipment necessary to do their jobs.
• Criminal Activity – People are sometimes killed due to the criminal actions of another person, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Wrongful death civil cases are often closely intertwined with criminal cases.

*Please understand that this is not a complete list of ways that these cases arise. Always speak with a qualified attorney about your particular situation before moving forward.