Wrongful Death as a Result of Medical Malpractice

Medical treatment is intended to help, not harm. When a loved one dies as a result of medical malpractice, you might be able to recover wrongful death compensation. A wrongful death lawyer who also handles medical malpractice cases can help you fight for compensation for things like medical bills and lost wages.

Watching a loved one lose their life as a result of a medical professional’s mistake is a heart wrenching experience. A wrongful death lawyer fights to help you recover the compensation you need while also working to hold the negligent medical professional responsible for their actions.

Why Choose Us?

Hundreds of Millions Recovered for Our Clients

Wapner Newman is known for the superior results we obtain in medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. We’ve successfully represented clients in countless medical malpractice cases that resulted in wrongful death. When you choose Wapner Newman, you choose a dedicated team of wrongful death lawyers with a strong track record of recovering the compensation our clients need.

Over the past 40 years, our team of skilled attorneys has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Our attorneys have a reputation for the attention, care, and compassion we show to our clients. We have a long history of successfully settling cases during negotiation, but our skilled trial attorneys aren’t afraid to take your case to court if that’s what it takes to recover the compensation you need.

When Medical Malpractice Results in Wrongful Death

Holding Negligent Health Care Providers Responsible

When you trust a health care provider with your medical treatment, you place your life into their hands. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes misplaced. A patient’s health and finances can seriously suffer when a health care provider makes mistakes or fails to do their job correctly. Negligent medical treatment is known as medical malpractice. Medical malpractice turns into wrongful death when a medical mistake turns fatal.

Lots of different mistakes can result in a medical malpractice claim. Some of the most common include:

  • Surgical errors
  • Medication errors
  • Failure to diagnose
  • Misdiagnosis
  • Failure to treat
  • Anesthesia errors.

Any of these common forms of medical malpractice could result in a patient’s death. Doctors aren’t the only professionals who can be guilty of medical malpractice. A lawyer can help you bring a claim against health care professionals such as:

  • Doctors
  • Surgeons
  • Nurses
  • Pharmacists
  • EMTs
  • Dentists
  • Eye doctors
  • Chiropractors.

Medical malpractice is one of the most complicated areas of personal injury law. If you need financial help after a family member dies, consider choosing a lawyer with a track record of handling cases that involve both proving medical malpractice and recovering wrongful death compensation.

Wapner Newman is ready to fight for you. Call (215) 569-0900 today to speak with a skilled wrongful death lawyer in Pennsylvania or New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions our clients have about wrongful death resulting from medical malpractice.

Do I need to hire a lawyer to recover wrongful death compensation?

It can be complicated to prove that medical malpractice resulted in death. It’s difficult to recover wrongful death compensation without the representation of an experienced lawyer.

Should I hire a wrongful death lawyer or a medical malpractice lawyer?

When you’re trying to recover compensation for wrongful death caused by medical malpractice, you need to work with a lawyer who has experience handling both of these types of cases.

How long do I have to contact a lawyer about wrongful death caused by medical malpractice?

If you need to file a lawsuit, you have two years in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania. However, you should never wait to call a lawyer.

How much does a wrongful death lawyer cost?

The wrongful death lawyers at Wapner Newman only charge legal fees if and when we win your case. The fee will be a percentage of your compensation.

Contact Wapner Newman and receive answers to additional questions during your free consultation.

Call Our Wrongful Death Lawyers Today

Has your loved one lost their life as a result of negligent medical treatment in Pennsylvania or New Jersey? If so, Wapner Newman is ready to help. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys can review your case, advise you of your options, and fight to help you recover the wrongful death compensation your family needs.

We know that no amount of money can undo the heartache caused by a loved one’s avoidable death. However, we can fight to help ensure your family doesn’t suffer financially due to a medical professional’s actions.

Call (215) 569-0900 today and schedule your free consultation with a wrongful death attorney at Wapner Newman.