Who can file a wrongful death claim in Pennsylvania?

Under Pennsylvania law, the decedent's personal representative (executor or administrator) brings the claim on behalf of the spouse, children, and parents of the deceased. If the personal representative does not file within six months, any beneficiary may file.

How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

The statute of limitations is generally two years from the date of death. Certain medical malpractice cases may have a discovery rule that extends this deadline — call us so we can analyze your specific case.

Can we file both a wrongful death and a survival action?

Yes — they are separate claims with separate damages. Wrongful death compensates the family for their losses; the survival action compensates the estate for what the decedent suffered between the injury and death. Most Pennsylvania cases plead both.

Is a settlement taxable?

Generally, wrongful death and personal injury settlements are not subject to federal income tax. Punitive damages and interest may be taxable. We always recommend coordinating with a tax professional on the final allocation.

What does it cost to hire a wrongful death attorney?

Nothing up front. We handle Pennsylvania wrongful death cases on a contingency fee — our fee comes out of the recovery, and there is no fee if we do not recover for your family.

Local Representation

Huntingdon County, PA Personal Injury Lawyer

Name: Quinlan Law Group
Address: 3425 Simpson Ferry Rd #100, Camp Hill, PA, 17011, US
Telephone: (717) 724-7503
Price range: Contingency Fee — No Fee Unless We Win

Huntingdon County drivers face heightened risks on the high-speed US-22 freight corridor and winded sections of PA-26, where heavy commercial logging traffic and industrial transit through the Raystown Lake region frequently result in severe collisions.

We provide legal representation across Huntingdon, Smithfield, Mount Union, and Orbisonia, serving all townships from Spruce Creek to Dublin with proceedings held at the Huntingdon County Courthouse in the borough of Huntingdon.

Huntingdon County Practice Areas

Statewide practice-area guides

Broader Pennsylvania guides on each type of case we handle in Huntingdon County.

Corridors, courts & trauma centers in Huntingdon County

Deep-local guides for the highways, courthouse, and trauma care that matter to Huntingdon County injury claims.

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