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Pennsylvania’s Trusted Wrongful Death Attorneys

90 Years of Fighting for Maximum Compensation in Pennsylvania

Seeking Justice for Your Loved One? 90 Years of Fighting for Pennsylvania Families

No fees unless we win • Over 10,000 families served • Fighting for justice for four generation

When Negligence Takes a Life, We Can Fight Back

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is a devastating experience that no family should endure. In Pennsylvania, the law allows surviving family members to seek justice and financial compensation for the emotional and economic losses that follow a wrongful death. A Pennsylvania personal injury lawyer can help guide you through this process, making sure your family’s rights are protected and that those responsible are held accountable.

At Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George, P.C. (LGKG), we understand the profound impact that the wrongful death of your loved one can have on your life. Our firm has decades of experience representing families, providing skilled and personalized legal representation in wrongful death claims. Our Western Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers can help you pursue justice, fighting for the compensation your family deserves for medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering.

Contact Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George, P.C. at (724) 658-8535 for a free, compassionate consultation.  We can fight for the accountability and compensation your family deserves during this devastating time.

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When You Lose a Loved One to Negligence - Your Family Has Rights

When you lose a loved one to negligence, Pennsylvania law protects your family’s right to seek justice and compensation for your loss. A civil claim is separate from any criminal case. Your family can seek accountability and financial support while also pursuing any criminal proceedings that may be underway.

We fight for families in these types of cases where negligence takes a life:

  • Car accidents, including drunk driving accidents and hit-and-runs
  • Unsafe property conditions, hazards, and dangerous premises
  • Vehicle accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians
  • Falls, including slip and falls and falls from heights
  • Motorcycle, truck, and other motor vehicle collisions
  • Defective products, tools, equipment, and machinery
  • Dangerous drugs, including pharmaceutical and over-the-counter medications
  • Medical malpractice and negligence, including birth injuries
  • Homicide, murder, assault, and other forms of criminal violence
  • Dog bites and attacks, as well as attacks by other animals
  • Workplace accidents, including construction accidents and industrial accidents
  • Sports and recreation-related accidents, including ATV accidents
  • Aviation accidents, including airplane crashes, helicopter crashes, and more
  • Nursing home abuse and/or neglect

A death caused by another’s wrongful act or neglect gives your family the right to seek compensation. 

Every day matters. Evidence disappears quickly. Get your free case evaluation within 24 hours so our team can protect your family’s rights.

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Time is Critical - Pennsylvania Families Have Only 2 Years to Seek Justice

The statute of limitations on when you lose a loved one to negligence claims in Pennsylvania is two years from the date of death. This means that your family has just two years to bring your lawsuit; if the statute of limitations expires, the court will almost certainly dismiss your case.

It should be noted that, in Pennsylvania, only the person legally appointed to handle your loved one’s affairs can file the lawsuit when you lose a loved one to negligence. This is someone who has either been named in the decedent’s will or, if the individual died without a will, someone appointed by the court. Often, but not always, the personal representative is a close family member of the decedent, such as a surviving spouse or child.

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Meet Your Family's Advocates - 90 Years of Fighting for Justice in Pennsylvania

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Lawrence M. Kelly

Pennsylvania’s most trusted wrongful death attorney brings four decades of courtroom experience to families seeking justice.

  • Bar Admissions: PA; U.S. District Court (W.D. Pa.); U.S. Court of Appeals (3rd Cir.)
  • Certification: Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist (NBTA)
  • Leadership: Former President, Western PA Trial Lawyers; Former President, Pennsylvania Association for Justice (2024)
  • Education: University of Akron School of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • Select Accolades: Super Lawyers (2006-2024), Top 50: Pittsburgh (2019-2024); NADC Top 1% (2024); American Institute “10 Best” PI (2024); Attorney and Practice Magazine “Raising the Bar” Top 10 – Personal Injury (2025); AV® Preeminent® (2024)
Joseph A. George

Joseph A. George

Joe is the meticulous strategist clients turn to after a tragedy, assembling facts, experts, and themes to hold wrongdoers accountable.

  • Bar Admissions: PA; OH; U.S. District Court (W.D. Pa.)
  • Practice Areas: Wrongful death, medical malpractice, motor-vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation
  • Education: J.D., Duquesne University School of Law; University of Pittsburgh (undergraduate)
  • Memberships: Pennsylvania Bar Association; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association; American Association for Justice
  • Recognitions: Super Lawyers (2018-2024); AV® peer-review rated

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Justice for Your Family - Compensation When You Lose Someone to Negligence

When your family loses a loved one to negligence, Pennsylvania law allows claims that can help your family recover for financial losses and the harms recognized by law. A civil claim is separate from any criminal case and exists to support the family and the estate after a preventable death. At Luxenberg Garbett Kelly & George P.C., we understand your pain and know that no amount of financial recovery can compensate you for your loss. Your family deserves answers.

Depending on the specific details of the case, your family may be entitled to the following damages:

  • Medical expenses related to the decedent’s final care
  • Funeral and/or burial-related expenses
  • Costs associated with administering the decedent’s estate
  • Lost income, wages, and benefits the decedent would have provided
  • The value of household services, including childcare, provided by the decedent
  • Conscious pain and suffering experienced by the decedent before death
  • Punitive damages (in cases involving gross negligence or intentional misconduct)
  • Lost guidance, support, tutelage, and companionship

Our New Castle attorneys fighting for grieving families focus on your family’s needs at every step. We can prepare each case for court and will try the case if that is the best path to justice for your loved one. Your family can count on clear communication, steady guidance, and compassionate representation from the first call through resolution.

Don’t let time run out on your justice. Evidence disappears quickly, and Pennsylvania families have only 2 years to file. Contact us within 24 hours to protect your case and preserve your family’s right to justice.

Legal Feature Description
Who Can File Spouse, children, or parents of the deceased may bring wrongful death claims. The personal representative of the estate can also file on behalf of beneficiaries.
Types of Damages Recoverable Economic damages include funeral and burial expenses, medical bills before death, loss of income, and loss of services. Non-economic damages include loss of companionship, emotional suffering, and loss of guidance. Survival actions may include pain and suffering before death.
Statute of Limitations 2 years from the date of death to file a wrongful death claim.
Distribution of Recovery If there is a surviving spouse and children: the first $30,000 goes to the spouse; the remainder is divided between spouse and children. If only a spouse survives, all proceeds go to the spouse. If no spouse or children survive, proceeds go to parents.
Survival Action A separate claim that allows the estate to recover for losses the deceased suffered before death, such as medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages.

How Pennsylvania's Most Trusted Wrongful Death Attorneys Can Fight for Your Family

Time is critical - every day matters. Contact us within 24 hours so our team can protect your family's rights.

Facing the aftermath of a loved one’s death is overwhelming. Your family should not shoulder unexpected financial strain or deal with an insurance company that undervalues your family’s claim.

Our team has been protecting Western Pennsylvania families since 1933, fighting for justice for four generations, and has served over 10,000 families. We are trial-ready, and insurers know we will go to court for your family, which can lead to stronger settlements.

When your family turns to LGKG, our team can take care of every detail. We can investigate thoroughly, secure critical evidence, speak with the insurance company, and pursue the maximum compensation your family is owed. Our goal is accountability and a measure of peace for your family.

There is no cost and no obligation to speak with our team. If your family moves forward with us, there are no upfront attorney fees or out-of-pocket litigation costs. No fees unless we win. We are paid only if we obtain a recovery for your family.

Get your free case evaluation – Pennsylvania’s most trusted wrongful death attorneys are your family’s advocate in the darkest time. Call (724) 658-8535 now.

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