Wrongful Death - Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico

What we do for you

Death caused by another’s wrongful or negligent conduct is both legally complex and emotionally overwhelming for those left behind. Whether the death is caused by a motor vehicle collision, nursing home abuse or neglect, or medical malpractice, you will need an experienced team to provide counsel and guidance to navigate Delaware’s wrongful death laws.

The team at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico is experienced in handling wrongful death cases with a track record of recovering compensation for:

Medical Expenses
The Pain And Suffering Experienced By The Person Who Passed
Funeral And Burial Expenses
Loss Of Future Earnings
Loss Of Companionship And Protection
Mental Anguish And Emotional Grief Caused By Death
In Some Cases, Punitive Damages

The BMBF team will assess the facts of your particular case such as how the person died, their age at death, life expectancy and earning capacity, and any pre-existing health problems. We are dedicated to providing just compensation for your loss.

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Practicing Attorneys

Chase T. Brockstedt

Partner

Chase Brockstedt is the lead partner in the firm’s injury litigation department. He has dedicated his career to representing individuals who have been injured through no fault of their own and are seeking fair compensation. Chase has substantial experience in navigating the complicated world of insurance to ensure that his client’s medical bills and lost wages are paid on time and to recover damages for pain, suffering and permanent injuries.

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Philip C. Federico

Partner

Phil Federico specializes in mass tort/class action lawsuits and environmental law. He has been involved in historic and groundbreaking litigation with verdicts and settlements totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Phil also has extensive experience in personal injury, sexual abuse and misconduct, and healthcare.

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Brent Ceryes

Partner

Brent Ceryes is a partner at BMBF and has experience in environmental law personal injury, sexual abuse and misconduct, and healthcare litigation. He served as counsel in the $123 million class action settlement in the Earl Bradley pedophile pediatrician case and in the $190 million class action settlement with The Johns Hopkins Hospital arising out of the conduct of Nikita Levy, M.D., an obstetrician-gynecologist who surreptitiously videotaped his patients during gynecologic examinations. He also has first and second chair jury trial experience representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions.

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A. Wray Fitch, IV

Partner

Wray Fitch, IV is a partner at BMBF who concentrates his practice on representing individuals injured as a result of medical malpractice. Wray earned his undergraduate degree in psychology in 2006 from Miami University, and his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in 2011, with high honors.

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Tara Clary

Partner

Tara Clary has over 25 years of litigation experience handling all facets of the most complex medical malpractice matters, from investigation through discovery and trial. She synthesizes the technical, legal, factual and human aspects of all her cases to deliver outstanding results for clients. Tara has extensive trial experience and was recently recognized for obtaining two of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the country.

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Brian V. DeMott

Attorney

Over the years, Brian DeMott has researched complex civil and criminal issues ranging from employment discrimination to post-conviction relief. As a Leadership Delaware Fellow, Mr. DeMott has gone through an intensive, year-long course in which he learned about issues facing the First State.

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Catherine M. Cramer

Attorney

Catherine is an experienced and accomplished litigator with a passion for helping others. Catherine is part of the firm’s Mass Tort & Environmental Litigation team and has assisted clients in class action litigation in obtaining favorable results to improve environmental conditions and health hazards in their communities as well as substantial compensation.

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