Wrongful deaths can occur in a myriad of ways and may be difficult at first to determine, but as a general rule if someone’s death could have been avoided, the death may have been wrongful. Understanding what constitutes a wrongful death is important, because whenever someone’s death occurs due to negligent or intentional conduct on the part of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a wrongful death claim to pursue not only the...
Whenever an accident occurs due to the negligence of one or more parties, it may be possible to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to recoup the accident victim’s damages. However, “accident” is a broad term that can be used to describe anything from a motor vehicle crash to a workplace accident. Any situation in which one party suffers serious injuries—physical or mental—as a result of a dangerous or catastrophic situation may...
Every medical treatment and procedure comes with certain risks. In some cases, these risks could be fatal. But how can someone tell if a medical death occurred due to a poor outcome or malpractice on the part of the medical staff? While most medical professionals are highly trained individuals dedicated to their patient’s wellbeing, when medical malpractice occurs it can be difficult for the average person to detect, and can have serious...
Workplace deaths typically occur when a worker sustains injuries on the job that lead to their death; workplace deaths may also occur when an accident occurs at work leading to a death at the scene. Unfortunately, these situations typically leave grieving family members to pick up the pieces both emotionally and financially. The good news is that family members of a worker who passed away due to workplace injuries may have options for recovery....
When a loved one passes away due to the negligence of another party, it may be possible to file a wrongful death claim or survival action to seek compensation for their damages and possibly the family’s loss. If given the option, many attorneys recommend filing a wrongful death claim, as the damages which can be sought tend to be far more comprehensive and include the emotional suffering and financial loss the family must endure as the result...
Unfortunately, in the field of personal injury law, it is not uncommon for the plaintiff who suffered a catastrophic injury to pass away before their lawsuit concludes. When a loved one dies in the middle of their litigation, or even before they were able to file, surviving loved ones have a few options for how to continue. Personal injury lawsuits may be morphed into survival action, and/or the loved ones of the deceased may file a wrongful...
In most states, when someone’s death occurs as a direct result of another party’s negligent or intentional conduct, the surviving family may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can often help pay for damages that occurred to the deceased prior to their death in addition to damages the family will suffer as a result of their passing. However, the laws can vary from state to state, and Alabama’s wrongful death...
Wrongful death occurs when someone’s passing was the direct result of another party’s negligence or intentional acts. If you suspect your loved one’s death could have been prevented by proper attention to safety, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim on their behalf. A wrongful death claim is a type of lawsuit in which a deceased victim’s surviving loved ones can seek compensation for the same damages the victim could have if...