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Five Common Questions About Wrongful Death Lawsuits

By | July 21st, 2016

Losing a family member is hard enough. It’s even more difficult when you know it didn’t have to happen. That’s just the emotional toll, to say nothing of the monetary losses. Thankfully, wrongful death lawsuits are there to attempt to ease the second of those hurdles. We at Hogan Injury can help you navigate the steps to filing a lawsuit. But there are a few things you should know beforehand. What is a wrongful death suit, exactly? “Wrongful death” is legally defined as a death that is incurred by another.

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Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Suit?

By | June 23rd, 2016

When a person or entity causes the death of another person, either intentionally or by neglect, certain family members of the deceased can bring a wrongful death suit against the responsible party under California law. Wrongful death suits provide a way to compensate family members for their loss. However, not all family members can bring such a suit. Only certain family members have this legal right. Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60(a), the following people can bring a wrongful death claim: The deceased person’s surviving spouse; The deceased person’s domestic.

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Assigning Liability in Wrongful Death

By | June 23rd, 2016

When is a death a “wrongful death?”  Simply put, a wrongful death is one which could have been prevented.  Someone should have done something to prevent the events leading to the death of another or they did something that caused the death of another.  Individuals or organizations may be held liable in a wrongful death lawsuit.  A wrongful death can occur by omission or commission. A wrongful death can occur if safety regulations were not followed.  Faulty equipment is commonly a culprit in wrongful death.  Equipment failure at the time.

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How Our Population Is Exposed to Wrongful Death from Food Poisoning

By | June 13th, 2016

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, food poisoning deaths in the United States average 5000 deaths each year. They also state that: “More than 200 known diseases are transmitted through food (1). The causes of foodborne illness include viruses, bacteria, parasites, toxins, metals, and prions, and the symptoms of foodborne illness range from mild gastroenteritis to life-threatening neurologic, hepatic, and renal syndromes.” Fatal food poisoning generally occurs to those with weak immune systems — typically the elderly and small children. Why is our population exposed to contaminated food?.

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Wrongful Death Claims After Fatal Car Accidents

By | June 13th, 2016

A fatal accident in California took the life of a 58-year-old man on March 20 when a 19-year-old motorist ran a red light while attempting to evade authorities. The accident happened in Sacramento County in North Highlands, and a sheriff’s deputy saw a vehicle speeding by a sidewalk shortly after 10 p.m. and attempted to catch up with the vehicle. When Reckless Behavior Causes Crashes The speed limit in the area is 45 mph, but the motorist reportedly traveled two times faster than this while driving past stop signs without.

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Is Time Running Out to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

By | June 13th, 2016

If your loved one has died because of someone else’s negligence or action, you have your hands full. You grieve; you pull together as a family to prepare for the burial. Thereafter, you undertake the task of informing government entities of the person’s death. You may not realize that during this time, the clock is ticking and your time to file a wrongful death suit is running out. Who Files the Suit? The surviving spouse or children may file the suit. You may also file if you are a parent,.

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A Wrongful Death Claim: Who Can File?

By | June 13th, 2016

When a death occurs due to negligence, a wrongful death claim may exist. This type of claim may involve anything from medical malpractice to fatal accidents to product liability. A person, governmental agency, and company can all be held liable for negligent acts. In order for a claim to be filed, any survivor who suffered due to the death will have to do so. The following people can file a claim in a wrongful death case: Immediate family members. Spouses, children, and parents of an unmarried child may file a claim and recover.

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A Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Common Questions and Answers

By | June 13th, 2016

Have you recently lost a loved one due to negligence? If so, you may be considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Here are some common questions answered that can help as you take this journey. 1. Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? An immediate family member can file a lawsuit, as can an appointed personal representative. The immediate family members are defined as a spouse or domestic partner, as well as children or grandchildren. 2. What is the statue of limitations for a wrongful death lawsuit? In order to.

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Types of Wrongful Death Cases

By | June 13th, 2016

When a person dies as the result of a wrongful or negligent act caused by another person, this is defined as wrongful death. A victim’s family can file suit in hopes of recovering compensation for things such as funeral expenses or the loss of their loved one’s future earnings. What types of situations lead to such a lawsuit? Car Accidents This is the most common cause of wrongful death as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates nearly 40,000 Americans die in motor vehicle accidents every year. Medical Malpractice In.

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Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

By | January 15th, 2016

We place trust in our medical professionals to adhere to a standard of care. When an oversight, mistake, omission, or other act of negligence causes harm, the doctor has failed to maintain this standard of care and has committed medical malpractice. If this medical malpractice results in the death of a family member, then you have the right to seek compensation with a wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of monetary compensation will replace the person lost, his or her death will have financial consequences and cause emotional suffering. Examples.

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