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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:

A death occurred due to negligence or wrongful conduct
The deceased would have had the right to bring a personal injury claim had they lived
The defendant’s actions directly caused the loss of life
Surviving family members suffered profound emotional and financial harm

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:

Surviving spouses
Children of the deceased
Parents of the deceased

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:

Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of financial support and future income
Loss of companionship, care, and guidance
Mental anguish suffered by surviving family members
Medical expenses related to the fatal injury
Conscious pain and suffering endured by the deceased prior to death

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

$1,300,000

Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death Verdict

Howard E. Skolnick represented the Plaintiffs in a labor and delivery medical malpractice/wrongful death lawsuit where the birth mother died and child survived. CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT
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$700,000

WRONGFUL DEATH SETTLEMENT

Howard E. Skolnick represented the Plaintiffs in a work-related wrongful death lawsuit. CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT

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$150,000

NURSING HOME NEGLIGENCE /WRONGFUL DEATH

The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC, represented Plaintiffs where a fall resulted in fractures, hemorrhaging and death.

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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.