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What to Know about Wrongful Death Civil Cases

By | March 2nd, 2017

When someone dies due to the negligence, carelessness or willful intent of another person or company, certain persons can file a wrongful death lawsuit. These are personal injury lawsuits. They are extremely complicated cases and, most often, individuals obtain legal representation. Some attorneys specialize in wrongful death lawsuits. The statutes involved in wrongful death cases vary state by state. For instance, the state determines the amount of damages available for recovery. Also, the state decides the timeframe in which the case can be brought. It is always at least a.

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Negligent Driving and Wrongful Death

By | December 15th, 2016

Tragic accidents involving death occur every day in the United States. Many who die in these accidents were doing nothing wrong.  They were in the wrong place at the wrong time.  An operator of a motor vehicle can be held responsible for the death of another if they are driving negligently. One can be considered driving negligently if they caused the death of another by doing something that could have been prevented. This is referred to as a wrongful death. Distracted Driving Driving while using a cell phone or other device, reading a.

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Could An Energy Drink Lead To Your Child’s Wrongful Death?

By | December 1st, 2016

It isn’t unusual for a lot of people to grab an energy drink or two to get through a hard day or an afternoon slump—especially teenagers and young adults. But many people are unaware of the dangers that energy drinks present. They can even prove fatal. Teens And Young Adults Are At Particular Risk Of Harm The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against teens consuming energy drinks at all because they contain stimulants in addition to caffeine, like guarana and taurine. Guarana is an extract that has packs additional caffeine.

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Top 4 Misconceptions About a Wrongful Death Claim

By | October 6th, 2016

If a loved one has died because of a third party’s negligence, malpractice, or a product’s failure, you may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. But because there are a lot of misconceptions about this type of case, many people hesitate to protect their rights. In some cases, those with legitimate claims lose their rights to proceed because they believe the myths. Do you know what the four most common ones are? Right to file a claim. Some folks believe that only a spouse or child can bring.

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Wrongful Death Claims May Follow Fatal Bus Accidents

By | September 8th, 2016

A bus accident in Merced County, California, has killed at least five people. The fatal incident happened at approximately 3:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2. According to the Los Angeles Times, the charter bus hit a pole supporting a large green sign for the Hammatt Avenue exit near Livingston. The impact almost sliced the bus in two. Mexico to Washington Route The bus was on its way from Mexico to the state of Washington, and it had already made stops in Los Angeles and Livingston, California. The bus is registered.

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Los Angeles Jury Awards $27 Million In Wrongful Death Case

By | August 25th, 2016

A recent Los Angeles jury verdict illustrates the different possibilities for compensation when a worker is injured or killed on the job due to negligence. Panel Collapses on Worker In 2011, a 30-year-old worker at a Playa Del Ray construction project was standing atop a 30-foot concrete wall form panel. When the panel collapsed, he suffered fatal head trauma as it fell on him. The attorney for the man’s wife and two children sued the crane operator involved in positioning the panel, and that case was settled for $650,000. $27.

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Wrongful Deaths Often Involve Alcohol

By | August 18th, 2016

The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has completed its compilation of traffic fatality data for calendar year 2014. The statistics reveal that alcohol is present in the blood of motorists killed disproportionate to the number of Americans consuming it in any given month. The Majority Consume Alcohol Specifically, the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reports that 56.9 percent of people 18 years-of-age and older said they consumed alcohol during the previous month. The DOT reports that 15,479 drivers died on America’s roads in 2014. Of those, 74.

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Wrongful Death Lawyer Discusses Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By | August 4th, 2016

Carbon monoxide is often called the silent killer because it’s an invisible and odorless gas. Its symptoms, which resemble those of the flu without a temperature, aren’t distinctive enough for many people to understand what’s happening to them. Other symptoms such as balance, memory, and vision problems, as well as confusion, occur later when victims are less able to help themselves. Carbon monoxide (CO) occurs as a product of combustion. Some types of fuels produce little while others such as charcoal produce dangerous levels of CO. Poorly adjusted fuel burning heaters,.

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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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