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.
The unexpected death of a loved one at the hands of a negligent party can be an overwhelming and confusing experience. It’s important to know that if you’ve lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, you are not alone, and there are resources available for you to tap into. For many, seeking…
Navigating the death of a loved one can be a confusing and overwhelming experience that is compounded when that death was caused by the negligence of another. A wrongful death lawsuit allows you to hold those who caused the accident accountable and helps you seek the justice and closure you and your family deserve. Filing…
Losing a loved one is a painful experience, and when that loss is caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, it can be even more devastating. In some cases, families of the deceased may pursue a wrongful death lawsuit to hold the responsible party accountable and seek compensation for their loss. A common question that…
Wrongful deaths occur every day, but for those unfamiliar with civil law, the grounds for filing a wrongful death lawsuit may not always be apparent. Whether you have legal grounds to pursue a civil case does not depend on whether authorities pursue a criminal case. Although some surviving family members may think they have no…
When a loved one dies due to another’s negligence, it is essential to prove that person’s or party’s actions were responsible or contributed significantly towards their death. In addition, one must also show that the responsible party owed the deceased a duty of care and failed to provide it, resulting in the loss of life….
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 3.38 million deaths occurred in the United States in 2020, which equals more than 9,200 deaths daily. The leading causes included accidents, COVID-19, heart disease, and cancer. Whether a person dies from a medical condition or unintentional injuries, the deceased person may have suffered…
A wrongful death lawsuit is legal action taken by eligible surviving family members after an immediate family member dies. Pursuing a successful wrongful death claim relies on your wrongful death lawyer proving that the loved one’s death was the result of another party’s negligence or malicious conduct. The average time for wrongful death settlement payouts…
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…
The death of a loved one is never easy. It becomes even more difficult when the person you loved was wrongfully taken from you unexpectedly due to negligence. Even worse is when their death leaves you in need of financial support. When it comes to a wrongful death case, there are two main ways to…