Practice Areas

Wrongful Death 

Charleston West Virginia Wrongful Death Attorneys

When employers, manufacturers, car drivers, or doctors act with gross negligence or an indifference to the well-being of others, they can be held liable for fatalities that occur as a result. At the law office of DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC, our attorneys have the resources needed to investigate fatalities related to on-the-job accidents, car wrecks, dangerous products, and medical malpractice.

As a personal injury law firm with over 150 years of combined legal experience years of experience, our lawyers regularly work with safety experts, accident reconstructionists, forensic specialists, design engineers, toxicologist, medical experts, economists, damages experts and others when investigating the cause and nature of a fatal accident. Among many other things, we can uncover steps that should have been taken to prevent an accident from happening, how a decision to cut costs may have contributed, and warning signs that may have been ignored.

We can help you and your family receive the answers and compensation you deserve. To schedule an appointment to discuss your case, contact wrongful death lawyers at DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC today.

Gross Negligence and Wrongful Death

The law office of DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC represents survivors of people killed due to the following:

• Fatal car accident
• Truck accident
• Drunk driver / dram shop liability
• Motorcycle accident
• Medical malpractice / birth injury death
• Defective product
• Fire / explosion
• Coal mine accident
• Construction site accident

Determining the Cost of Wrongful Death

When gross negligence takes the life of someone, not only does it deprive a family of a wage earner it also deprives them of a father, a mother, a spouse, or a sibling. Working with economists and psychologists, our attorneys not only look at the lost earnings involved but the pain and suffering inflicted on a family as well.

Additionally, we recognize that losing a wage earner often means putting additional strain on other family members, sometimes resulting in the need for older children to find jobs or for a family to sell an extra car or sell a home. Our attorneys understand how to accurately quantify the financial impact of a wrongful death and demand fair, equitable compensation.

Contact Accidental Death Attorneys at DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC

In some cases of wrongful death, especially those involving work-related accidents, companies or insurers try to quickly settle a case. Unfortunately, the motive to do so often has less to do with helping families and more with a desire to avoid having to pay a larger settlement later. Before you speak to a company representative or insurance claims adjuster, consult an attorney who can protect your rights and interests.

To schedule an appointment and discuss your lawsuit claim and how we can help you, contact wrongful death attorneys at the law office of DiTrapano, Barrett & DiPiero, PLLC today.