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Wrongful Death

Experienced Delaware Attorneys for Wrongful Death Actions

No one can predict the perilous turns that life can take. Sadly, sometimes lives are cut short with no warning. At Weik, Nitsche & Dougherty , we understand the grief that families feel when they lose a loved in a fatal accident due to the negligence of another. We fight hard in court to hold the parties who cause the greatest harm accountable for their actions.

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When we talk to the families of the victim of a fatality, we often ask them to tell us that person’s story. What were they like? What made them laugh? These are the stories we must tell to the jury so people hear and understand the full impact of a wrongful death.

Although nothing can bring your loved one back, we truly believe that wrongful death actions can help families heal. First, they hold negligent people accountable and can help prevent future harm to others. Most important, they can bring a sense of closure to your family.

At Weik, Nitsche & Dougherty , we have an established record of success in court. When we take a wrongful death case, we devote the resources and time that it takes to make the case successful. Our experienced lawyers consult with experts, interview witnesses and research the laws so that you and your family get the best possible results.

Contact Weik, Nitsche & Dougherty

Contact the well-respected lawyers at Weik, Nitsche & Dougherty to talk about your legal needs in a wrongful death action. We have three law office locations for your convenience, one each in Delaware’s New Castle, Sussex and Kent counties. Our Wilmington and New Smyrna law offices are available at 302-389-4040. Our Georgetown office can be reached by calling 302-856-9868.

Servicios en Español disponibles. Spanish language services are available.

Office Locations

Weik, Nitsche, & Dougherty
305 N. Union St., Second Floor
Wilmington, DE 19805

Phone: 302-655-4040
Wilmington Law Office

Weik, Nitsche, & Dougherty
6 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947

Phone: 302-856-9868
Georgetown Law Office

Weik, Nitsche, & Dougherty
33 Deak Drive, Suite B
Smyrna, DE 19977

Phone: 302-389-4040
Smyrna Law Office

Fax: 302-654-4892

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