Losing someone you love is devastating. In the midst of grief, the last thing you want to consider is whether their death could have been prevented. But if negligence, recklessness, or intentional harm caused your loved one’s death, you need to know. Not just for closure—for justice.
Wrongful death occurs when someone dies due to another party’s failure to meet their legal duty of care. It’s not about natural causes or unavoidable accidents—it’s about preventable deaths. The difference matters. A wrongful death claim can provide financial security for your family while holding the responsible parties accountable.
Common Scenarios That Raise Red Flags
- Medical situations where doctors misdiagnosed conditions, delayed critical treatment, made surgical errors, or failed to monitor patients properly. Hospital infections, medication errors, and birth complications can also signal negligence.
- Traffic accidents involving drunk drivers, distracted driving, speeding, or commercial vehicle operators who violated safety regulations. Construction zone accidents and defective vehicle parts are additional concerns.
- Workplace fatalities from unsafe working conditions, lack of proper safety equipment, inadequate training, or violations of OSHA regulations. Falls, machinery accidents, and exposure to toxic substances often involve employer negligence.
- Premises liability incidents including slip and falls, inadequate security leading to violent crimes, swimming pool accidents, or structural collapses due to poor maintenance.
Ask These Critical Questions
- Was proper protocol followed?
- Were safety measures in place?
- Did someone have a duty to protect your loved one that they failed to meet?
- Were warning signs ignored?
- If medical treatment was involved, were symptoms properly addressed?
- Was the diagnosis timely and accurate?
- Did complications arise that should have been prevented or better managed?
- Were there patterns of negligence or shortcuts that put profits over safety?
Don’t Let Time Run Out—Get Justice Now
Ohio’s wrongful death statute of limitations gives you only two years from the date of death to file a claim. Evidence disappears, witnesses forget details, and responsible parties destroy records. Insurance companies and defense attorneys are counting on your grief and confusion to run out the clock.
No amount of money can bring back your loved one, but compensation can provide financial stability for surviving family members—and ensure negligent parties face consequences. Medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income, and your family’s emotional devastation all have value under Ohio law.
The Law Offices of Tim Misny can investigate your loved one’s death and determine if negligence played a role. When someone’s carelessness costs a life, I’ll Make Them Pay!® Call my office at (877) 944-4373 so that I can evaluate your case right away.
