Top Wrongful Death Attorneys in Ohio

Losing a loved one due to negligence is devastating. And trying to chart out a legal course of action in the face of that loss can be incredibly overwhelming. At Plakas Mannos for more than 60 years, our wrongful death lawyers have supported our clients and helped them get through their worst days by investigating the causes of preventable deaths, working through oftentimes complex and confusing estate matters, and ultimately holding those responsible for your loved one’s death financially accountable. 

Our goal is to both financially compensate our clients for the loss suffered and also to hold those accountable who caused or could have prevented the death to protect others in the future. 

Personalized Representation Tailored to You and Your Family  

We take pride in treating our clients as individuals, not numbers. You'll know your wrongful death lawyer team and how to reach us anytime, and we will know you. We believe that in order to most effectively represent you and your family, it is critical that we understand who your loved one was, the magnitude of your loss, and how your loss will shape the rest of your life- financially and emotionally. Because of this, your wrongful death team will include multiple lawyers, as well as a paralegal, who will stay with you and your case throughout the legal process.  

Experienced in Wrongful Death Lawsuits & Cases 

Ohio law allows survivors and beneficiaries to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Our team is well-versed in how to prove your damages and has secured over $100,000,000 in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients over the past decade alone in wrongful death lawsuits and personal injury cases. 

We represent families of those affected by: 

• catastrophic car crashes  
• truck, tractor-trailer, and bus crashes 
• motorcycle crashes 
• industrial and workplace injuries 
• medical negligence  
• nursing home negligence 
• premises liability injuries

Contact Us When Only the Best Will Do 

Oftentimes evidence that existed at the time of a death is deleted or destroyed if legal action is not quickly taken. Moreover, wrongful death claims can have statutes of limitations as short as one year. While it may seem too soon to hire a lawyer shortly after a loved one’s death, there is no time to waste, the opposition has already mobilized. It’s crucial to hire an attorney sooner rather than later.   

If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one due to negligence, contact our wrongful death attorneys near Summit and Stark Counties for support through every step of the process.