Manufacturers have a duty of care to release products that are safe for consumers and operate as expected. The last thing you would expect is for a product to malfunction and cause a loved one’s death. Moving forward from product liability accidents resulting in wrongful death can be excruciating. While nothing can replace your lost...Read More
If your family member recently passed away due to another person’s negligence, pursuing legal action may be the furthest thought from your mind. Alternatively, maybe a lawsuit is the only action you can think of to begin moving forward from this tragic loss. Either way, you have a right to seek compensation for wrongful death through an...Read More
When your loved one enters a nursing home, you expect their new caretakers to provide all the necessary services to keep your loved one safe, nourished, and provided for. Unfortunately, nursing homes don’t always have the greatest reputations for delivering quality care — and sometimes, they are negligent in residents’ deaths. If your loved one...Read More
If you’ve recently lost a loved one due to another person’s negligence, you may be struggling with overwhelming emotions. Thinking about taking legal action while you’re grieving may seem impossible. While you don’t need to start a legal case immediately, you do need to file a lawsuit within the statute of limitations in your state....Read More
Are you thinking of pursuing a wrongful death claim? If so, you’ll need a competent, experienced, knowledgeable attorney on your side. The attorney you choose to support your claim can significantly impact your chances of securing compensation to cover funeral expenses, medical bills, and non-economic losses. But if you don’t have much experience with legal...Read More
If you’ve lost a loved one due to a negligent or intentional act of another person, you may have a right to compensation in the form of a wrongful death insurance settlement or jury award. While no amount of money can make up for the untimely demise of a loved one, a wrongful death payout...Read More
Losing a loved one is never easy but can be especially heartbreaking if they died due to another person’s negligence or intentional act. While money provides little consolation, you may have a right to seek financial compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. In this article, we explain the relationship between a wrongful death claim and...Read More
Wrongful death cases involving minors are devastating. Whether a child has lost one or both of their parents or has died in an unfortunate accident, the legal process that ensues is emotionally challenging for everyone involved. Read on to learn what to expect and what steps to take to maximize your payout. Can a Minor...Read More
If you lost a loved one in a car accident, through medical malpractice, or under any circumstances involving someone else’s probable fault, you and your attorney must prove liability to win a settlement. Wrongful death claims involve rigorous investigation, and expert witnesses can provide the specialized knowledge that may tilt the balance in your favor....Read More
Losing a loved one is always devastating, especially when you believe someone else’s gross negligence or misconduct led to the tragic accident. Courts typically award punitive damages to deter the offender from similar behavior in the future. Keep reading to learn more about punitive damages in wrongful death cases. Punitive vs. Compensatory Damages Most of...Read More
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