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Wrongful Death

Maryland Wrongful Death Attorneys

Nothing is harder than losing a loved one in an unexpected accident. Your family is going through a lot right now. Nothing can replace your loss. However, an experienced lawyer can ensure that your rights are protected. At the Silver Spring law offices of Steven M. Cooper, Chartered, we protect the rights of families throughout Maryland and the Washington D.C. metro area who have lost a loved one in all types of fatal accidents.

With over forty years of experience handling wrongful death claims, we understand the rights of your family, and we will make sure you get the full extent of compensation you deserve. Contact us today for a free initial consultation and get answers to your questions.

In addition to the emotional strain of losing a loved one, difficult legal issues will arise as well. We have handled wrongful death claims before and we know how to guide you through this difficult time. Taking a caring approach, we will help you find solutions to all your immediate and long-term concerns.

A wrongful death claim can be filed after any accident in which someone has suffered a fatal injury. Our lawyers have earned substantial settlements for families filing wrongful death claims associated with all types of personal injury claims, including:

With a wide range of resources, we are prepared to conduct a thorough investigation into the injuries that led to your loved one's death. This is especially important in cases where pregnant women have lost a child due to medical malpractice. Working with doctors and medical specialists, we can help you uncover the truth.

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Your family does not have to go through this difficult time alone. Spanish is spoken at our Silver Spring law offices. Additionally, we provide language translation services upon request, so you can get answers you understand. Call 866-405-0124 or contact us on-line today for a free initial consultation.

Meet Our Attorneys

Steven M. Cooper Esq.
Silver Spring, Maryland
Managing Partner, President
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Stephanie C. Freer Esq.
Silver Spring, Maryland
Partner
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Mailing Address
8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 701
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Contact Numbers
Phone: 301-637-8083
Toll Free: 866-405-0124
Fax: 301-589-1585
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Over 40 Years of Experience: Verdicts & Settlements
  • $7.5 million verdict against a public utility company for the electrocution death of a 13-year old girl.
  • $2.6 million structured settlement negotiated for child who was mauled by 3 dogs.
  • $1.6 million verdict against the District of Columbia for an assault of an inmate causing severe brain damage.
  • $1.1 million settlement for a Latino man left with permanent scarring and injuries after a car accident.
  • $1.35 million settlement for a man injured in a car accident 
  • $600,000 verdict against the District of Columbia police for the brutal assault of a minor.
  • $600,000 verdict against the District of Columbia for the stabbing an inmate.
  • $600,000 settlement received for a Latino youth who was injured in a car accident.
  • $550,000 verdict against the D.C. government for the thumb amputation of a child on a D.C. playground.
  • $520,000 verdict against an organization for a slip and fall injury on their premises because of a defective emergency door.