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Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC
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Law and Arts Center West
500 Randolph St.
Charleston, WV 25302

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Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC
  • Firm Philosophy
  • Your Team
    • Charles F. Bellomy
    • Stuart Calwell
    • David H. Carriger
    • Amanda J. Davis
    • L. Dante' diTrapano
    • Christopher Hedges
    • Timothy D. Houston
    • Sydney Q. Kaplan
    • Melissa H. Luce
    • Alex McLaughlin
    • John H. Skaggs
  • Practice Areas
    • Auto Accidents
      • Motorcycle Accidents
      • Trucking Accidents
    • Birth Injuries
    • Brain/Head Injuries
    • Class Actions
      • Community Contamination
      • Consumer Protection
    • Employment Law
    • Environmental Contamination
      • Property Contamination
    • Inmate Injuries
    • Medical Malpractice
      • Doctor Negligence
      • Hospital Negligence
    • Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
    • Nuisance
      • Flash Flooding
      • Blasting
    • Nursing Home Negligence
    • Personal Injury
    • Products Liability/Defective Products
      • Diseases & Disorders
      • Chemical Diseases
      • Pesticide Diseases
      • Dangerous Drugs
    • Property Damage
    • Sexual Harassment
    • Workplace Injuries
      • Construction Accidents
      • Highway Work Zone Accidents
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Charleston WV Wrongful Death Attorneys

Representing families of fatally injured victims since 1976

No amount of compensation can erase the grief you feel after losing a parent, spouse, child or sibling who suffered an untimely and unnecessary death. Added to this, you may be suddenly experiencing financial difficulties. The Charleston, WV wrongful death attorneys at Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC has represented the families of fatally injured victims since our founding in 1976. Our extensive experience can help you recover damages and secure your family’s future.

Consult our Charleston lawyers for your wrongful death case
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Filing a wrongful death lawsuit in West Virginia

A wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one’s estate and heirs is based on an underlying civil wrong that caused harm to the surviving family members. We can help you sue the negligent person or corporation in all types of cases, including:

  • Personal injury
  • Auto accident
  • Defective product
  • Medical malpractice incident
  • Workplace injury
  • Nursing home abuse situation
  • Environmental contamination
  • Occupational diseases

In a wrongful death case, the facts are critical. We can give you the answers to give you hope for your family’s future.

Damages awarded in wrongful death lawsuits

We recognize that wrongful death and survivor claims are often the only form of financial security available for family members following a devastating loss. We devote our resources to recovering the maximum compensation possible in your case. The types of damages we recover depend on the facts of your claim, but may include:

  • Medical expenses
  • Funeral and burial costs
  • Loss of anticipated earnings of your loved one
  • Loss of benefits, such as healthcare, Social Security Income and pensions
  • Pain and suffering
  • Loss of inheritance
  • General damages
  • Punitive damages

Time limit to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Virginia

As you mourn the loss of your loved one, we know initiating a lawsuit seems overwhelming. However, West Virginia’s statute of limitations maintains a strict deadline for filing your wrongful death claim. In most cases, you have only two years from the date your loved one died, or you forfeit your right to recover compensation. And with respect to occupational disease claims, the claims process is more complex and requires a thorough evaluation by a skilled attorney. Our Charleston law firm acts quickly and makes the legal process as easy as possible on your family during this difficult time.

Consult our Charleston West Virginia coal mining accident lawyers about recovering for mining-related injuries or illnesses

For more information about filing a wrongful death claim on behalf of your loved one’s estate, call Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC at 304-400-6558 or contact our Charleston law firm online to schedule an appointment.

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Calwell Luce diTrapano PLLC is located in Charleston, West Virginia, and serves clients in and around the Kanawha Valley, throughout the State of West Virginia, and nationwide.

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