Defending Families After a Wrongful Death
The The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm: Fierce Advocates for Justice
When a life is taken due to negligence or wrongdoing, the harm extends far beyond the moment of loss. Families are left grieving while facing financial uncertainty, unanswered questions, and a legal system that can feel overwhelming. The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm exists to protect the rights of families in these moments—holding wrongdoers accountable and demanding justice for lives that should never have been lost.
We do not view wrongful death claims as abstract legal concepts. To us, they are deeply personal cases involving preventable tragedies. We act as relentless advocates for surviving family members, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are enforced under Ohio law.
Protecting Your Rights in Ohio Wrongful Death Cases
Ohio law recognizes that when a person dies due to another party’s wrongful act, neglect, or default, the responsible party must be held accountable. The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm aggressively enforces these protections on behalf of families who have lost spouses, parents, children, and loved ones.
We fight to prove that:
Our role is to take on powerful defendants—corporations, hospitals, insurers, and negligent individuals—so families are not forced to fight alone.
Who We Fight For
Wrongful death claims in Ohio are brought by the personal representative of the estate for the benefit of surviving family members. The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm represents and protects the interests of:
We ensure that each beneficiary’s loss is fully recognized and that any recovery is pursued and distributed fairly under Ohio law.
Enforcing Critical Deadlines
Ohio imposes strict time limits on wrongful death claims. In most cases, a lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of death.
We act swiftly and decisively to protect your claim, preserve evidence, and prevent insurance companies or defendants from escaping accountability through delay.
Securing Full Compensation for Families
Justice after a wrongful death is not symbolic—it must be tangible. The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm fights for full and fair compensation, which may include:
We do not allow insurers to minimize loss or reduce a life to a line item on a balance sheet.
Our Track Record: Wrongful Death Settlements & Verdicts
The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm has a proven history of securing meaningful recoveries for families devastated by wrongful death.
Notable Results
BIRTH/BRAIN INJURY/WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT
NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE/WRONGFUL DEATH
The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC, represented the Plaintiffs where a nursing home staff dropped patient while transferring patient in a Hoyer Lift resulting in cervical spine fracture and brain bleed resulting in death.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE / WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT
An interventional cardiologist perforated a coronary artery into which he was placing a stent. His failure to detect the perforation resulted in blood filling the pericardial sac, which resulted in cardiac tamponade (the heart’s inability to pump because the blood inside the sac prevented the heart from beating) and death. Confidential Settlement
These results reflect our refusal to back down and our commitment to holding negligent parties fully accountable.
Important Disclaimer
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Every wrongful death case is different and depends on its specific facts, evidence, and legal circumstances. No two cases are the same—but our dedication to protecting families and pursuing justice never changes.