At Soroka & Associates, we understand the unique issues involved with wrongful death claims. Some of these issues include: The possibility of criminal charges against the defendants. We work with the police and prosecutors if there are criminal charges – such as when a drunk driver is charged with an OVI offense. The criminal case can help you have success in your civil case. The decedent is not able to testify for himself/herself. There are specific rules for trying cases when a loved one dies. We work to show through the testimony of other witnesses, the physical evidence, and any other evidence that the defendants caused your loved one’s death. The decedent’s lifetime expectancy. Wrongful death claims require a reasonable estimate of how long your loved one would have lived if the accident had not happened. Our Columbus lawyers are skilled at handling these complex wrongful death issues.