Wrongful death lawsuits are a potential path to justice for those who have lost a loved one. State law allows surviving family members to request compensation for their economic and non-economic losses after a tragedy. Successful litigation can lead to a business or...
Wrongful Death
Seeking justice when a stay-at-home parent dies
The law allows those harmed by others to file lawsuits seeking financial compensation. In cases where misconduct or negligence on the part of an individual or a business causes a death, the survivors left behind after the tragedy may also have the right to take legal...
Grief sometimes interferes with one’s right to seek justice in civil court
The sudden loss of a family member usually triggers a profound emotional journey. Grief is not a singular experience. It is a lengthy process that tends to change a person forever. It may be months or years before a grieving person starts to feel like themselves...
Why do families decide to file wrongful death lawsuits?
Lawsuits require proof that one party caused harm to the other and there were losses that resulted from that harm. Civil court proceedings may force people to relive some of their most difficult memories and talk about deeply personal matters in a public setting....
Who is liable for the aftermath of a deadly underride crash?
Some kinds of crashes can occur under a variety of circumstances. A side-impact or angle collision can involve any type of vehicle in a broad range of different scenarios. Other types of crashes have an association with a specific type of vehicle. Underride collisions...
The difference between wrongful death claims and homicide charges
When someone’s life is cut short due to another party’s actions, there can be both civil and criminal repercussions – but many people do not understand the difference between homicide charges and wrongful death claims. Though both deal with someone’s untimely death,...
Calculating lost wages for wrongful death lawsuits
The loss of a family member is a personal tragedy that can forever change someone's life. Grief can alter someone's personality. People heal, but they also evolve into a different version of themselves when they lose someone who matters to them deeply. There are also...
3 important rules for California wrongful death lawsuits
When someone dies unexpectedly, their loved ones face an assortment of challenges. There are the obvious practical implications of an untimely death. Families have to cover funeral costs and find a way to replace lost wages. They will need to redistribute the work...
Who is at fault in a vehicle crash that killed your loved one?
When a negligent car accident takes the life of someone you love, you may feel that holding the responsible party to account is a top priority. Contrary to common belief, accountability is usually the impetus for most wrongful death claims, not possible financial...
When can a car accident lead to a wrongful death lawsuit?
There are not many life experiences as devastating as losing a loved one. The pain is worsened when the death in question is attributable to another party’s unlawful actions. And while no amount of money can bring back the departed or heal your pain, filing a wrongful...
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