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Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, fights for survivors who have lost a loved one due to a preventable accident. Our wrongful death lawyers in Upper Darby, PA, can hold the liable party accountable for your family member’s fatal injury, seeking full and fair compensation so you do not face financial stress during an already challenging time.

We have represented clients in Pennsylvania since 2005. We provide compassionate legal care backed by decades of experience and can give your case the personalized attention it deserves. Contact us online or call now for a free consultation. We are available 24/7.

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Meet Our Attorneys

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Lawrence Kalikhman, Esquire

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.

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Eric Rayz, Esquire

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 Want to Fight for Justice for Your Loved One

On behalf of everyone at Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, we offer our condolences to you and your family. No amount of money can remove the pain of your loved one’s death or replace what you have lost. However, it would be our honor to help you recover compensation to protect your future.

If someone else’s negligent behavior caused your loved one’s fatal accident, we are prepared to fight for justice. We can aggressively seek injury-related damages so you do not have to worry about how you will pay your loved one’s medical bills or cover other expenses without their financial support.

Our Upper Darby personal injury lawyers can manage your wrongful death case from beginning to end. Our legal team can:

  • Investigate and gather evidence
  • Identify liable parties
  • Prove negligence
  • Identify recoverable damages
  • File insurance claims
  • Communicate with involved parties
  • Aggressively negotiate on your behalf
  • Take legal action in civil court and represent you at trial when necessary

We Handle a Variety of Claims

Our law firm handles various kinds of cases, including wrongful death claims involving:

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We Can Seek Compensation to Protect Your Family’s Future

Your family has been through enough. You do not need the burden that can come from dealing with insurance companies or opposing parties who do not have your best interests at heart.

Our wrongful death attorneys want to be your voice. Unlike insurance companies, which put profits above people, our team can tirelessly pursue the settlement you deserve. In general, compensation may include the following:

  • Medical expenses – We can seek medical bills incurred from the time of your loved one’s injury until their death. Medical damages may include emergency transportation and treatment, medical procedures, hospital stays, prescription medications, palliative care, and hospice.
  • Funeral and burial expenses – We can seek compensation for funeral home services, burial, cremation, plot, headstone, and other related costs.
  • Lost income – We can pursue your loved one’s lost wages from work missed due to their injury. We can also seek compensation for any future wages and benefits your loved one would have earned had they lived.
  • Loss of your loved one’s services and support – Our attorneys can pursue compensation for the loss of a loved one’s household services, comfort, guidance, and society.

Let Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, fight for you after the wrongful death of your loved one. Contact us online or call now to discuss your case during a free consultation. 

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How We Can Prove Negligence Caused Your Loved One’s Injury

A wrongful death is a death that results from someone else’s negligent actions. A party is negligent when:

  1. They owe a duty of care – The duty of care is the legal obligation to avoid harming others and to behave reasonably in a given situation. For example, motorists have a duty to drive safely and obey traffic laws.
  2. They breach the duty of care – A liable party breaches their duty when their behavior falls outside what most others would consider reasonable or necessary. A breach of duty is also any violation of the law.
  3. The breach causes an injury – Causation illustrates how a breach of duty led to a victim’s injuries. For example, our wrongful death attorneys could use evidence to demonstrate that a driver was drunk when they ran a stoplight and broadsided a victim’s vehicle, causing a fatal head injury.
  4. The injury leads to damages – Damages prove that an injury resulted in financial losses and pain and suffering for the victim and their surviving family members.

We can collect evidence to support these four points. Proof will vary depending on the type of accident involved but may include Upper Darby Police Department reports, medical records, eyewitness statements, and expert testimony.

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Case in Pennsylvania?

According to Pa. Rules of Civil Procedure No. 2202, initially, only the deceased’s personal representative can bring an action for wrongful death. The action usually seeks to recover compensation for the deceased’s surviving spouse, children, and/or parents for their losses.

If the personal representative does not file a case within six months of the death, any of the deceased’s beneficiaries can file a claim on behalf of all of the beneficiaries.

How Long Do You Have to Take Legal Action?

42 Pa. C.S.A. § 5524(2) generally allows two years to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If the statute of limitations runs out, the court will usually dismiss the case. Even if someone expects to settle outside of court, the deadline will matter because they lose their leverage over the insurance company if they cannot sue.

The sooner you contact us, the sooner Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, can start protecting your rights.

Contact Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, Today

Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC, offers over 100 years of combined legal experience. We have represented thousands of clients across the commonwealth and recovered tens of millions of dollars in compensation for injury victims and their families. If you lost your loved one due to an accident caused by negligence, our wrongful death lawyer in Upper Darby, PA, can help you seek justice.

Call us today or complete our online contact form for a free consultation. We do not charge up front or out of pocket for our services.

Testimonials

This is my first experience hiring an attorney. Have to say: got lucky. Mr. Kalikhman was more then helpful! He was professional at the same time friendly. He did the job for me the way I really appreciated. I highly recommend, if you need an attorney, call Lawrence, you’ll get the help you need.
MARK S.
I was so scared when I was in an accident! The entire team from Teya, Edlira and Lawrence were there for us from beginning to end. They kept me informed, updated and promptly handled EVERYTHING! The outcome has been mind blowing. This law office actually cares about you. They have become our new FAMILY LAWYER! Thank you ALL FOR EVERYTHING
Kia
Everyone complains about too many lawyers….until they need one. Eric is that ONE. Period. We are lucky to know Eric as a person and as an attorney. On both fronts, Eric has been outstanding.
MARK S.
Lawrence Kalikhman is a excellent lawyer and he help me to get the settlements that I deserve with my personal injury . I would recommend Lawrence Kalikhman .
Blake
I am truly amazed at the way Mr. Kalikhman handled my case he treated it as if it were his own case . I mean it was to the point we were on first name basis and I even had his personal number where I was able to contact him after work hours , and his own assistant Angela is the best She would return my calls every time she said she would I even got a call on a Sunday informing me about my case I would recommend Kalikhman & Rayz, LLC to anyone , again I thank you , Lawrence and your team for your diligent and ethical work great job.
Kevin
This is my first experience hiring an attorney. Have to say: got lucky. Mr. Kalikhman was more then helpful! He was professional at the same time friendly. He did the job for me the way I really appreciated. I highly recommend, if you need an attorney, call Lawrence, you’ll get the help you need.
Mark
I was so scared when I was in an accident! The entire team from Teya, Edlira and Lawrence were there for us from beginning to end. They kept me informed, updated and promptly handled EVERYTHING! The outcome has been mind blowing. This law office actually cares about you. They have become our new FAMILY LAWYER! Thank you ALL FOR EVERYTHING
Kia
Everyone complains about too many lawyers….until they need one. Eric is that ONE. Period. We are lucky to know Eric as a person and as an attorney. On both fronts, Eric has been outstanding

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