When a loved one passes away due to the negligent actions of someone else, you will likely deal with questions in addition to your overwhelming grief. How will you handle their loss financially if they were the main provider for your family? Will you be able to get justice for this deeply unfair loss? Our Reading wrongful death lawyers are here for you during these uncertain times.
At Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we’ve been fighting for injury victims since 2005. Our compassionate Reading personal injury attorneys will support you and your family throughout the legal process. Contact us today for a free case review.
Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University. Mr. Kalikhman received his Juris Doctorate from the Rutgers University School of Law. He has experience in Personal Injury Litigation in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Mr. Kalikhman is admitted to practice before state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. He is a member of the Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, and Bucks County Bar Associations, as well as the Pennsylvania Association for Justice.
Arkady “Eric” Rayz, Esquire is a summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Temple University. As an undergraduate, Mr. Rayz was a recipient of the H. Thomas and Dorothy Willits Hallowell Scholarship and Temple University President’s Scholar Award. Mr. Rayz obtained his Juris Doctorate from the James E. Beasley School of Law of Temple University, where he was a staff member and editor of the Temple International and Comparative Law Journal.
Mr. Rayz has broad experience in handling matters in federal and state courts and is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York. He is a member of the Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Bar Associations.
We understand the grief and stress that you and your family are going through, and we strive to help our clients rebuild their lives after tragedy. Big insurance companies do not have grieving family’s best interests at heart, and we’ll fight back against their underhanded tactics. Our case results are a testament to how we advocate for our clients to receive the maximum compensation allowable for your case.
Our team will:
When you call us, you always speak directly with your attorney. We will answer any questions you have because we know that well-informed clients can make the best decisions about their case.
After the loss of a loved one, the financial strain of their lost income, medical bills from their emergency care, and funeral expenses can quickly become overwhelming. While you should be able to focus on the grieving process and spending time with your family, you’re instead worrying about your financial future. Fair compensation in a wrongful death claim can ease this burden by accounting for both financial losses and non-economic ones.
Recoverable compensation can include coverage for losses like:
Our Reading lawyers will look at all the long-term impacts of your loved one’s loss on your life. We will seek the fair compensation you deserve. Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC to discuss your legal options after a wrongful death.
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To successfully seek justice, your lawyer must prove that someone’s careless actions directly led to your loved one’s death. Negligence requires four key criteria:
Under Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence law, compensation in personal injury cases can be reduced by a victim’s percentage of fault. Insurance companies may try to use this law by shifting more blame onto your loved one so they can offer a lower settlement. Your lawyer will work to prove these negligence elements have been met and combat any unfair insurer tactics. We will do so through careful investigation of the incident. We may:
It’s important to note that evidence in wrongful death cases can be time sensitive—the longer you wait, the harder it will be to gather evidence of negligence. Additionally, 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2) gives you two years to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit in Pennsylvania. If you miss this window of time, you could lose the right to seek damages.
Get started on your case as soon as possible by contacting our legal team at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC.
The financial strain of a loved one’s passing can be stressful, and you may be hesitant to add on an additional expense by hiring a lawyer. However, we believe that victims should have legal representation no matter their financial situation, so our lawyers work on contingency fees.
With a contingency fee basis, you pay no upfront costs. Instead, you only pay your lawyer if we recover compensation. At that stage, our fees are deducted as an agreed upon percentage from your settlement.
If a loved one lost their life after an incident where someone acted negligently, there are a few actions you can take that may help preserve your legal rights.
Our attorneys can help you document your losses and gather evidence on your behalf. We will also ensure that your legal rights are protected during conversations with insurance companies.
During this difficult time, our Reading attorneys are here to support. You should be able to focus on your grief and not have to worry about dealing with aggressive insurance copies or complex legal paperwork.
Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Your initial consultation is completely free and comes with no obligations. Reach out today.
