ANNE ARUNDEL, CALVERT, CHARLES, ST. MARY’S & PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTIES.
Wrongful Death Claims in Calvert, St. Mary's & Prince George's Counties
Nothing Brings Them Back. But Your Family Should Not Carry the Cost Alone.
Losing someone to another's carelessness is a kind of pain no claim can undo. What the law can do is hold the responsible party accountable and ease the financial weight your family was left with. When you are ready, we are here to handle it with care.
What a Wrongful Death Claim Is, in Plain Terms
A wrongful death claim is a way for a family to seek accountability when someone's negligence or wrongful act takes a loved one's life. It is separate from any criminal case, and it does not depend on one. It exists so the people left behind are not the ones who absorb the financial loss of a death that should not have happened.
Maryland law is specific about who can bring these claims and what they can recover, and the rules are not always intuitive. We handle all of it, gently and thoroughly, so your family can focus on each other while we carry the legal weight.
Talk to a Lawyer Who Will ListenWhat a Claim May Recover
- Medical costs from the final injury or illness
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Lost income and financial support
- Loss of care, guidance, and companionship
- The family's grief and mental anguish
Cases We Handle
When a Death May Support a Claim
If someone else's carelessness or wrongful act caused your loved one's death, your family may have a claim. These are the situations we see most.
Fatal Vehicle Crashes
Car, truck, and motorcycle crashes are among the most common causes. When another driver's negligence took a life, the family may pursue accountability and the losses that followed.
Medical Negligence
When a serious medical error causes a death, the family may have both a wrongful death claim and a malpractice claim. These cases need records and medical experts, and we handle that work.
Nursing Home & Elder Care
When abuse or neglect in a facility contributes to a resident's death, the family may pursue the facility. We approach these with the seriousness and care they deserve.
Workplace & Job Site Deaths
A fatal workplace accident may give rise to claims beyond workers' compensation, especially where a third party's negligence or unsafe equipment was involved. We look at every avenue.
Unsafe Premises & Products
A death caused by a dangerous property condition or a defective product can support a claim against the owner or maker. We investigate what failed and who is responsible.
Deaths Involving a Crime
A wrongful death claim is separate from any criminal case and does not depend on a conviction. Your family can pursue civil accountability regardless of what happens in criminal court.
How We Handle a Wrongful Death Case
We carry the legal work so your family does not have to, and we keep you informed without overwhelming you.
We Handle Everything
The investigation, the records, the insurers, the paperwork. You should be grieving, not managing a claim.
We Investigate Fully
We gather the evidence and bring in experts to establish what happened and who is responsible for it.
We Value the Whole Loss
Not just bills and lost income, but the harder losses too: the guidance, care, and companionship your family lost.
We Move at Your Pace
We protect the deadline and the evidence, but we never pressure you. The decisions stay yours.
What to Expect
From First Call to Resolution
1
A Conversation, No Pressure
Reach out when you are ready. We will listen, explain your family's options, and answer your questions, at no cost.
2
We Investigate
We gather the records and evidence and bring in experts to establish what happened and who is responsible.
3
We Pursue the Claim
We identify everyone accountable, present the full value of your family's loss, and deal with the insurers for you.
4
Settlement or Trial
Many cases settle once the claim is built. If the offer does not reflect the loss, we are ready to go to trial.
Common Questions
Answers When You Are Ready
Who is allowed to file a wrongful death claim in Maryland?
Maryland law limits who can bring these claims, usually starting with close family like a spouse, parents, or children, and in some situations extending to others who depended on the person. There is also a related claim the estate itself can bring. The rules can be confusing in the middle of grief, and we will walk you through exactly where your family stands.
Is a wrongful death claim the same as a criminal case?
No, they are separate. A criminal case is brought by the state and can lead to punishment like jail. A wrongful death claim is a civil matter your family brings to seek accountability and recover your losses. You can pursue a civil claim even if there is no criminal case, or if a criminal case ends without a conviction.
What can a wrongful death claim recover?
Depending on the situation, a claim may cover medical costs from the final injury, funeral and burial expenses, the income and support the person would have provided, and the harder losses like the loss of their care, guidance, and companionship. We will explain what applies to your family's circumstances with honesty and care.
How long do we have to file in Maryland?
Maryland sets a deadline, called the statute of limitations, for wrongful death claims, and missing it can end the claim entirely. There is no rush on your grief, but the legal clock is real, and evidence fades over time. A brief call now can protect your family's options, even before you decide whether to move forward.
We are still grieving. Is it too early to call?
It is never too early to simply ask questions, and there is no obligation in doing so. Many families call just to understand their options while they take the time they need. We will not pressure you. A short conversation now means you are not forced into rushed decisions later, after a deadline has passed.
What does it cost to pursue a wrongful death claim?
For most of these cases, you pay nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means our fee comes from the recovery, and if there is no recovery, you do not owe a fee. Your family should never have to choose between grieving and affording accountability. We will explain it all at your free consultation.
When You Are Ready, We Are Here
There is no obligation and no pressure. Just a conversation about what happened and what your family's options are. The first call is free, and for most cases you pay nothing unless we recover for you.
Available 24/7 when you need us: 240-687-0179
The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC Practicing Law in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties.
The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC Practicing Law in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s, and Prince George’s Counties.
The Law Offices of Haskell & Dyer, LLC
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