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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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Incorrect Diagnosis Leading to Wrongful Death

By | November 12th, 2013

QUESTION: My wife died from a virus that doctors believe was caused by an infusion type drug for lupus. After an incorrect diagnosis of Lupus Cerebritus specialists diagnosed her as having the JC virus which caused PML in her brain. She passed away about 3 weeks after this diagnosis. The specialists believe that the virus was caused by the drug Ben-Lysta which was prescribed to her for control of her lupus symptoms. I am not sure if this would fall under "failure to diagnose", "bad drug", or "wrongful death". Do.

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Being Charged For His Son’s Death Using His Gun

By | October 3rd, 2013

QUESTION: My son shot himself with my gun, can I be charged for his death? My gun was locked away in my safe at home, key was hidden. However, my son found my gun and shot himself. He never left a note. I am being charged for his death. ANSWER: A wrongful death action may lie for a suicide. Where defendant owed a duty of due care to the victim and defendant’s act or omission was a substantial factor in causing the suicide, defendant is not exonerated from liability on.

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Recovering Insurance Benefits: Rights of Wrongful Death Claimants

By | October 3rd, 2013

QUESTION: I have a 12 year old son who was killed in Nov 2012. His father and I were divorced with legal custody 50/50. He filed an unlawful death suit with the insurance company. He wanted to settle without my knowledge. They in turn contacted me and said that they cannot do anything without me. The insurance company has now settled with him separately because I denied having to pay for his personal attorney’s fees. No one contacted me regarding this as the same was only brought to my attention.

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2 Deaths Caused by Newly Purchased Lift Chair

By | September 5th, 2013

QUESTION: Our parents’ house caught fire. My mother’s lift chair did not work when the power was out. She was trapped in the chair. I got her out but by then my father had inhaled too much smoke and burned to death before he got out the door. My mother died 2 weeks later because of her injuries. If only the chair had a release in case of power failure, both my parents would still be alive today. I would like to know if we have a case because of.

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