Wrongful Death Attorney in Columbus Ohio
150+ Years of Experience Fighting for You
Under Ohio law, surviving family members are entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim when their loved one is killed as a result of the wrongful acts of another person or company. If you have lost a loved one as a result of the negligence of others, contact Rourke & Blumenthal to discuss your legal rights.
Our experienced team has handled wrongful death claims stemming from all different kinds of negligent conduct, including truck crashes, car and motorcycle crashes, medical errors, defective products, unsafe premises, and workplace accidents. We encourage you to visit the Verdicts and Settlement Page for examples of the successes that we have had helping families in wrongful death cases. When we take on a wrongful death case for a family, our dedicated attorneys and staff handle all of the stresses that come with the legal process so that our clients can focus on getting their lives back in order after the tragedy.
Wrongful death cases can be expensive to pursue, difficult to prove, and strongly defended by big corporations and insurance companies. What sets Rourke & Blumenthal apart from most law firms is that we have access and experience working with the top experts in all different fields to help prove the case for our clients, we possess the financial resources to fund significant cases so that the defense does not win the case by simply outspending the plaintiff, and our legal team has handled many significant and complex wrongful death cases over the years. In all wrongful death cases, we aggressively work to determine all of the losses, both economic and emotional, suffered by the family in order to achieve the best possible recovery for our clients.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?
According to Ohio law, the “personal representative” of the deceased person’s estate must bring the wrongful death claim to court. The personal representative can be a family member or another person, as long as it is not an entity, such as corporation or business. The personal representative is either designated in the will as the executor or is appointed by the probate court as the administration of the estates.
The following family members can be compensated in a wrongful death case:
- The surviving spouse of the deceased person
- Any surviving children, including adopted children
- The surviving parents of the deceased person
- Other next of kin of the deceased person
Ohio Wrongful Death Statute Of Limitations
According to the statute of limitations in Ohio, the personal representative has two years from the date of the deceased death to file a wrongful death action. If the representative attempts to file a lawsuit after those two years have passed, they will most likely be unable to do so. To learn more about the statute of limitations and wrongful death law, click here to read our blog post.
Damages in an Ohio wrongful death lawsuit include:
- Loss of income and financial support
- Loss of the services of the deceased individual
- Loss of care and companionship
- Loss of prospective inheritance
- Mental anguish as the result of the untimely death
If you lost a loved one due to the negligent actions of another party in Ohio, contact our Columbus wrongful death lawyers at Rourke & Blumenthal and request a free case evaluation today.
A Proven Track Record of Success
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$20,800,000 Drunk Driving Accident
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$8,500,000 Verdict for Amputation Injury
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$7,400,000 Accident Causing Amputation
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$6,500,000 Wrongful Deaths Caused By Arson
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Record-Setting $6,000,000 Wrongful Death
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Learn what our happy clients have to say about working with our team
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"You NEED attorneys who are experienced in TBI cases."Wonderful firm! We have worked with other attorneys in the past and Mike and Tim blew us away. If you have a brain injury in the State of Ohio, you NEED attorneys who are experienced in TBI cases, not just motor vehicle accidents or other personal injury matters. It makes a huge difference having an attorney who understands the medical, emotional, and financial issues a family suffers after a TBI. They are professional, compassionate, and great communicators. I would recommend this office to anyone.- Suzanne
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"Attorney Stoudt is the best lawyer I've ever worked with."Attorney Jon Stoudt is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. He did everything he could to help me. From the start, Jon was very responsive and always explained everything in terms I could easily understand. Jon's staff was also kind and responsive. I highly recommend Jon and would use him again in the future. Several months after being done with my case, another lawyer, handling a different part of the case, commented on how well Jon handled my civil suit.- Jillian
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"Mr. Rourke and his team were extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly"From the very beginning and to the very end of a long process, Mr. Rourke and his team were extremely compassionate, knowledgeable and friendly. I found them to be honest and easy to communicate with, day or night, weekday or weekend. Mr. Rourke was always professional but at the same time made you feel important and took as much time that was needed to explain the many steps in this process. Everyone of his team were very respectful and caring of everyone in my family involved in our case. I will have an admiration for Mr. Rourke and his team for the remainder of my life.- Kelly
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"Excellent Counsel"Jonathan Stoudt gave us excellent counsel during our time with him.- Cathy
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"I always felt that he had my best interests as the top priority."Mr Timothy Mahler represented me after a personal injury auto accident. He was professional, knowledgeable, empathetic and experienced. I always felt that he had my best interests as the top priority. I was relieved from the intricate and time-consuming tasks related to the accident, free to focus on healing and recovery. He managed the complicated insurance and settlement to the best outcome. His team always treated me with respect. I would highly recommend Mr Mahler and his team. Thank you.- Cathy B.
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"I will forever be grateful for their help!"I suffered physical injuries and a concussion from an auto accident in December of 2020. The team, from receptionist to attorneys, were nothing less than stellar, professional, kind, and hard working. The accident and aftermath were extremely stressful; but the Rourkes, Michael Senior and Michael Junior, helped me navigate the process while I focused on healing. For me, recovery from the accident was the most important part of the process. While I worked on recovering, Rourke and Blumenthal worked on negotiating a fantastic settlement for me. I will forever be grateful for their help!- Maggie S.
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"These attorneys always do what they promise."Attys. Mike Rourke, Sr. and Mike Rourke, Jr., helped us understand and settle all the legalities after my husband was hit be a car while riding his bicycle. Their extensive knowledge with injury cases, and their professionalism were ever-present, along with their empathy and understanding of what people experience after injuries that change lives. These attorneys always do what they promise, and in a timely and concise manner.. We would recommend Rourke & Blumenthal for anyone who needs legal services related to an accident or injury.- Stefanie M.
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"Our family is so grateful to have Rob Miller represent my daughter’s personal injury case."Our family is so grateful to have Rob Miller represent my daughter’s personal injury case. He is extremely knowledgeable about Ohio Law and was very patient with my numerous questions. Rob was always genuinely concerned about my daughter’s recovery and well being first. He is professional, knowledgeable, understanding, patient and we are so pleased with the outcome of the settlement. I would highly recommend Rob Miller to anyone looking for a top personal injury attorney.- Kathy
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Rourke & Blumenthal is here to help you get the results you need with a team you can trust.
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