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When someone acts carelessly or negligently, they can cause serious harm. Sometimes, these actions even result in the tragic passing of people involved in the incident. If your loved one has passed away because of an accident or their injuries after an accident, you have legal options. The Allentown wrongful death lawyers at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC know what a difficult time this is for you and your family, and we’re here to offer our services.
While no amount of money can ever make up for your loss, we hope our fight for compensation can help bring you peace of mind and help during these difficult times. Call Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC now to get started with a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys.
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.
The death of a loved one already presents many challenges for surviving family. When their death is the result of negligence, there are even more issues to deal with. Trying to argue with insurers about a payout is a nightmare for families, as they are trying to mourn and handle their loved one’s estate and other matters. It’s easy to just accept a low settlement or give up the fight for wrongful death damages altogether.
Our Allentown injury lawyers can help you with your case and alleviate you of these burdens. You should not have to sacrifice your right to damages because you’re in mourning, and you deserve compensation for your losses and your loved one’s suffering.
Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC believes in holding negligent parties accountable for their actions, and we take on many tasks and responsibilities to make this a reality. We help by:
Wrongful death cases can involve many kinds of losses, both tangible and intangible. While some of these losses may seem simple to calculate, there are many others that don’t have an easily identifiable value or may need to reflect long-term needs.
Our Allentown wrongful death lawyers will make sure to thoroughly review your losses and draw on our resources and experience to help determine a figure that will compensate you for all of your expenses and injuries.
No matter how simple a case may seem, proving liability and identifying all responsible parties requires knowledge of Pennsylvania tort law. Our Allentown lawyers will review your case and prove that the other party’s actions were negligent. If there are multiple parties involved, or another entity is responsible for paying for your losses, we will make sure to identify them.
At-fault parties will try to shift blame onto others, circumstances out of their control, or even you. Our legal team will help fight back against these attempts and work to get you full and fair compensation for your loved one’s wrongful death.
A wrongful death claim or suit involves constant communication with various insurance companies and representatives, eyewitnesses, and various experts and professionals, among others. This is too much for you to take on normally, let alone in these difficult circumstances after your family member’s passing.
The Allentown wrongful death attorneys at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC are determined to help make your life easier and take on all these necessary but stressful communications.
Not only does this take some burdens off your shoulders, but it prevents insurers from trying to use your own statements against you. Insurers may try to get you to say that the accident was entirely your loved one’s fault, or something else that hurts your case.
When it comes to injury and wrongful death cases, our lawyers will try to resolve your case during negotiations with the at-fault party. We can work out a settlement that addresses all of your losses without going to court. The at-fault parties typically do not want to go to court, so we see a lot of cases that don’t go all the way to trial.
However, insurers are not always cooperative. They may try to drag things out or refuse to offer an adequate settlement. If this is the case, we are prepared to take your case to court and represent you at trial. No matter how your case is resolved, our award-winning team will provide dedicated and personalized attention to you and your case.
Any accident that can cause injuries can also cause fatalities. Sometimes, accident victims survive the initial incident, but later pass away due to their injuries. If negligent or careless behavior caused this tragedy, we want to help. Some of the cases we take include:
Accidents involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles are by far some of the most common cases our lawyers see. Vehicle operators and passengers on Allentown’s busy roads run the risk of a car accident every day on highways and roads like I-78, 309, Hamilton Boulevard, and other major roads.
Auto accidents and motorcycle accidents are often the result of careless drivers disobeying the rules of the road. For example, some drivers may text or otherwise drive while distracted, and they end up causing serious harm. Perhaps the other driver was speeding while the roads were wet or icy, and they were unable to stop safely, causing a fatal accident. Whatever the cause, we will demonstrate that their actions caused the loss of your loved one.
Commercial truck accidents can be devastating and incredibly complex. Our lawyers will factor any state and federal regulations into our assessment of the case. While truck drivers may be negligent and cause your accident, other parties, like the trucking company or truck maintenance company, could be negligent if their actions, or inactions, caused the truck accident.
Many people do not realize just how deadly a slip and fall accident can be to victims, regardless of age. It’s important for property owners of all types to stay alert of potential hazards on their properties and address the issues in a timely manner. A failure to do so can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. Some possible causes include:
Slip and fall accidents can be tricky to manage alone—it’s important to identify who was responsible for the property, and if the hazard was a result of negligence. Our lawyers will make sure to investigate the case thoroughly to identify these parties and the causes of your loved one’s fall.
Slip and falls are not the only premises liability accidents we handle. We help with incidents involving:
If your loved one’s accident is not listed above, you can still call us for a case evaluation, and we can see if we’re able to help.
Unfortunately, Allentown residents know too well how dangerous roads can be for bicyclists and pedestrians. If your loved one was walking or riding a bike and was hit by a negligent driver, we can absolutely fight for fair compensation.
The loss of a loved one can cause major emotional and financial distress, especially when someone’s thoughtless actions are to blame. Our personal injury lawyers are here to represent you and your loved one and hold negligent parties accountable for the harm they have inflicted. We may be able to fight for full and fair compensation to cover:
To seek these and other expenses in a wrongful death lawsuit, make sure you act quickly. Per 42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2), you only have two years to take action. The sooner you call our team, the better.
We know you are facing a lot of hardship right now. Your loved one should be here, but someone’s negligence took them from you and your family. You do not have to worry about taking civil action alone. The team at Let Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC is ready to get to work for you today.
We want to help you explore your options and fight for what your family is owed. Nothing can ever make up for this tragedy, but we can still help right some of these wrongs. Call the Allentown wrongful death lawyers at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC now for a free case evaluation. We are available 24/7, so feel free to call at your convenience.
Every attorney on our team has vast experience helping victims of auto accidents, including car accidents and tractor trailer accidents.
Our attorneys will help ensure you receive justice for your auto accident.
If you have experienced a slip and fall somewhere that was not properly marked and received a life altering injury, call our attorneys today.
Injuries like slip and falls can have a lasting impact. Don’t wait.
If you’ve been injured by the negligence of others, you deserve to be compensated and have your rights protected by a personal injury lawyer. Think about how your injury affects your life and the party that is liable for your suffering.
