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Strengthening Wrongful Death Cases with Strategic Witness Insights

Strengthening Wrongful Death Cases with Strategic Witness Insights
Wrongful Death

May 19, 2025

The Power of the Right Witness in Wrongful Death Litigation

In wrongful death lawsuits, the smallest piece of hidden evidence can tip the balance of justice. Trial lawyers often face formidable opponents—corporations with vast resources and layers of legal shielding. Behind those layers, however, are often people who know the truth: former employees who witnessed unsafe practices, failed protocols, ignored warnings, or internal decisions that contributed to fatal outcomes.

Stratejic Relationships specializes in finding those people.

With over 18 years of experience, we connect trial attorneys with relevant, insightful fact witnesses, especially ex-employees, whose knowledge can add credibility, context, and pressure in wrongful death proceedings. Whether the case involves workplace fatalities, trucking disasters, elder care abuse, or industrial negligence, the right witness can break a case wide open.

Why Ex-Employees Matter So Much

Unlike current employees, ex-employees are not tied to corporate loyalty, fear of retaliation, or internal PR spin. Many are:

  • Willing to speak candidly about what they saw
  • Aware of long-standing safety violations
  • Able to recall specific procedures or ignored warnings
  • In possession of internal communications, schedules, or photos

In wrongful death cases, this kind of information can illustrate foreseeability—a legal concept crucial to proving negligence and enhancing settlement or verdict outcomes.

Types of Cases Where We Assist

Stratejic Relationships provides tailored support in wrongful death cases involving:

  • Trucking and transport company negligence
  • Nursing home and elder abuse facilities
  • Construction site failures
  • Unsafe equipment or industrial operations
  • Negligent security or hazard oversight

Our network extends across states and industries. We know how to identify and approach the right former employees—ethically and efficiently.

What Trial Lawyers Receive

We don’t just send a vague lead. We deliver:

  • Curated lists of impacted, relevant fact witnesses
  • Verified addresses and contact details
  • Background context on the witnesses’ role or exposure
  • Delivery within budget and deadlines

We give trial teams the information they need to build momentum, validate claims, and prepare for trial with precision.

Testimonials from Legal Professionals

"Stratejic has represented a significant return on my investment Paul and his team saved me a considerable amount of time filing a class action by providing me with the names and addresses of some former harmed employees of my Defendant When you need a Class Representative this is a time-efficient economical and ethical path to signing one and a service I will continue to use"
Douglas B. Lipsky, ESQ. | Bronson Lipsky LLP | New York, NY
"Paul and his team delivered exactly what they said they would a list of impacted fact witnesses and their addresses relevant to our case within a given state and they did so within our budget"
John W. Barrett, ESQ. | Bailey Glasser, LLP | Charlestown, WV
"Paul is an absolute lightning rod when it comes to investigations that produce fact witnesses who possess relevant information about and interest in my firm’s cases His breadth of associations throughout the country is quite impressive and he has the uncanny ability to help us forge impactful and beneficial relationships"
Terry E. Richardson, Jr., ESQ. | Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC | Charleston, SC

Uncover the Truth. Build the Strongest Case.

In wrongful death litigation, truth is power—and often, it lives in the words of those who’ve left the company behind. Let Stratejic Relationships help you find the witnesses who hold the key to accountability and justice.

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What our clients are saying
Penn Law LLC

Paul is a fact witness magnet on his way to becoming a magnate in the niche he's expertly crafted. Not only do he and his team execute a proven method of bringing influential witnesses to bear in complex litigation, helpful fact witnesses just naturally gravitate toward them. People skills incorporated within the Witness|Mining™ process provide a seamless and time-saving transition which helps me develop relationships with fact witnesses with the potential to positively impact cases.

Darren W. Penn, ESQ.
Darren W. Penn, ESQ.

Penn Law LLC

Working with Stratejic Relationships recently has been a very positive experience. Consummate professionals, Paul and his team breathed new life into the investigation of a 10 year old personal injury case by identifying a substantial number of potential fact witnesses who may impact my ability to prevail against a corporate Defendant. They were insightful, prompt, and worked within my budget. Stratejic exceeded my expectations and is an organization with whom I continue to work.

Robert N. Edwards, ESQ.
Robert N. Edwards, ESQ.

The Law Office of Robert N. Edwards

New, Taylor & Associates

Conferring with the Whistleblower provided to me by Stratejic just prior to an important series of depositions provided me with invaluable insights into how my Defendant secretly conducted their business. Twenty minutes into my questions, and the first deponent had shredded the Defense, facilitating settlement. This is a service I will continue to use.

Stephen P. New, ESQ.
Stephen P. New, ESQ.

New, Taylor & Associates

Lipsky Lowe LLP

Stratejic has represented a significant return on my investment. Paul and his team saved me a considerable amount of time filing a class action by providing me with the names and addresses of a number of former, harmed employees of my Defendant. When you need a Class Representative, this is a time-efficient, economical, and ethical path to signing one, and a service I will continue to use.

Douglas B. Lipsky, ESQ.
Douglas B. Lipsky, ESQ.

Lipsky Lowe LLP

Beasley Allen Law Firm

Paul and his team have demonstrated a real proficiency for identifying and acquiring Insider Fact Witnesses who have the potential for bolstering claims, and in my own practice their unique solutions have represented a positive return on my investment.

Michael J. Crow, ESQ.
Michael J. Crow, ESQ.

Beasley Allen Law Firm

Richardson Thomas

Paul is an absolute lightning rod when it comes to investigations which produce fact witnesses who possess relevant information about, and interest in, my firm’s cases. His breadth of associations throughout the country is quite impressive, and he has the uncanny ability to help us forge impactful and beneficial relationships.

Terry E. Richardson, Jr., ESQ.
Terry E. Richardson, Jr., ESQ.

Richardson Thomas

Bailey Glasser, LLP

Paul and his team delivered exactly what they said they would: a list of impacted fact witnesses and their addresses relevant to our case within a given state, and they did so within our budget.

John W. Barrett, ESQ.
John W. Barrett, ESQ.

Bailey Glasser, LLP