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Philadelphia, PA · Wrongful death · 2026

Top-Ranked Wrongful Death Lawyers in Philadelphia

A wrongful death claim lets certain family members recover damages when someone dies because of another person's negligence. Who can file, and for what, is set by each state's law.
Updated September 25, 202622 firms evaluatedHow we rank

The ranking

Top Philadelphia wrongful death lawyers

This is the overall personal injury ranking for Philadelphia. Confirm a firm handles wrongful death cases before you hire.

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    Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick

    4.9452 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #1 for "personal injury attorney", #2 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.5
    Score
    93.5/100
    Call (866) 535-0432Google Maps
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    The Levin Firm

    4.9245 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #2 for "personal injury attorney", #1 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    1.5
    Score
    93.4/100
    Call (215) 484-4166Google Maps
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    Philly Personal Injury Lawyer Jeffrey H. Penneys Esq., P.C.

    5.0248 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #3 for "personal injury attorney", #8 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    86.9/100
    Call (215) 701-4693Google Maps
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    PhillyLaw

    5.034 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #4 for "personal injury attorney", #5 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    86.5/100
    Call (215) 515-2050Google Maps
  5. 5
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    Zavodnick & Lasky

    4.9190 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #6 for "personal injury attorney", #3 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    4.5
    Score
    85.8/100
    Call (215) 650-8470Google Maps
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    Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C.

    5.065 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #8 for "personal injury attorney", #10 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    9.0
    Score
    76.1/100
    Call (215) 298-9143Google Maps
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    Jacobs & Comerota

    5.0495 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #9 for "personal injury attorney", #12 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    10.5
    Score
    75.2/100
    Call (267) 450-2360Google Maps
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    Rand Spear: The Accident Lawyer

    4.7792 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #5 for "personal injury attorney", #6 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    74.7/100
    Call (215) 985-2424Google Maps
  9. 9
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    Morgan & Morgan

    4.77.9K Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #7 for "personal injury attorney", #4 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    5.5
    Score
    73.9/100
    Call (215) 446-0003Google Maps
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    TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers

    4.9831 Google reviews· Philadelphia

    Google Maps position: #10 for "personal injury attorney", #13 for "car accident lawyer"

    Avg. map position
    11.5
    Score
    68.6/100
    Call (215) 883-9549Google Maps

Map positions, ratings and review counts: Google, recorded September 25, 2026. How we rank

Know this

What makes wrongful death cases different

  • 1

    Only certain relatives or the estate's representative can file, depending on state law.

  • 2

    Filing deadlines for wrongful death can differ from ordinary injury deadlines.

  • 3

    Damages can include lost financial support, funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Checklist

Evidence to save now

  • Death certificate
  • Police, accident or incident reports
  • Medical records from the final injury or illness
  • Proof of income and financial support
  • Funeral and burial bills

Before you sign

Questions to ask a lawyer

  1. 1.Who in our family has the right to file in this state?
  2. 2.How do you handle a wrongful death claim alongside the estate?
  3. 3.What is your contingency fee and how are costs handled?
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Pennsylvania

Rules that affect your claim

Filing deadline

2 years

For most injury claims (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524).

Fault rule

Modified comparative fault (51% bar)

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102)

Car insurance

Choice no-fault state

No-fault coverage and the traditional right to sue can both apply, depending on the options chosen on the policy and after the crash. Which applies affects your claim.

Pending attorney review. General information, not legal advice. Deadlines can be shorter for claims against government agencies and for some case types.

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FAQ

Common questions

How long do I have to file a personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

In most cases, 2 years from the date of the injury (42 Pa. C.S. § 5524). Claims against a government agency often have much shorter notice deadlines.

What if I was partly at fault for my injury in Pennsylvania?

You can recover as long as you were not more than 50% at fault, and your award is reduced by your share of the blame. (42 Pa. C.S. § 7102)

Is Pennsylvania a no-fault car insurance state?

Pennsylvania is a choice no-fault state. No-fault coverage and the traditional right to sue can both apply, depending on the options chosen on the policy and after the crash. Which applies affects your claim.

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