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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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Wrongful Death in California: Four Facts You Should Know

By | January 15th, 2016

Wrongful death refers to a death that occurs due to the wrongful act of another individual or organization. It is a civil suit for monetary damages, and may be brought even if a criminal case about the incident(s) are proceeding separately. Here are four facts to know about wrongful death cases in California. First, several categories of family member may bring a wrongful death suit. These include the deceased person’s surviving spouse or domestic partner, his or her surviving children, or, if there are neither in these categories, by an.

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Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

By | October 15th, 2015

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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