It is devastating to lose a loved one as a result of another party’s misconduct. Aside from the grief you’re experiencing, you may also have medical and funerary bills to worry about, along with numerous other expenses that you may not know how to manage. One of the legal options you could have is to…
Losing a loved one due to another’s conduct can affect every aspect of your life. Most importantly, you lose the person’s love, companionship, and guidance. You also have more tangible losses, such as their financial support. You have to find a new way to manage the household services they provide, like childcare or home repairs….
Losing a loved one is devastating. When you lose someone unexpectedly due to another person’s negligence or criminal actions, you may be able to get justice from the person responsible. A wrongful death attorney can confirm whether you can seek financial compensation. The information provided here explains the types of wrongful death cases, the reasons to consider seeking damages, and how to file a lawsuit after your loved one’s wrongful death.
Personal injury cases are lawsuits involving injured parties who seek damages from the party responsible for their injuries. In wrongful death cases, another individual seeks damages from the party responsible for the person’s death.
Finding out there are legal limits to how much you can be awarded in a wrongful death is an emotional turmoil that adds to the already overwhelming loss you’re experiencing. Trying to read through legal jargon and understand these caps while going through your experience doesn’t give you the best chance to receive fair compensation…
The unexpected loss of a loved one is one of the most devastating losses you can face. The grief can be consuming, and you may have financial and legal matters demanding your attention if you lose a loved one in a fatal accident. It’s understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and confused about what you…
Every day, people die due to the negligence or wrongdoing of others. Although losing a loved one is always difficult, losing a family member to a wrongful death compounds the grief and complications stemming from their death. As discussed in the book “Unthinkable,” surviving family members may face unexpected expenses, such as medical expenses, burial…
However, just like with a personal injury lawsuit, proving negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit is essential for a successful outcome. Here’s what to know about proving the other party’s negligence, and how any negligence on your loved one’s part may impact the outcome of your case.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S., and they collectively house roughly 1.3 million residents. That is 1.3 million people who require regular or round-the-clock attention to survive. When you trust a nursing home to care for your elderly loved one, you expect…
Cases of wrongful death are among the most devastating for individuals and families. The permanence of death affects a decedent’s loved ones for the rest of their lives. When it comes time to seek justice, certain family members can find it in civil court through a wrongful death lawsuit. Although many have heard of wrongful…