Suddenly losing a loved one can cause overwhelming grief. The death of a family member can also cause a financial burden for the surviving family members. A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action seeking damages from individuals who caused your family member’s death.
Wrongful death claims are...
Read MoreIf your loved one met with an untimely death, you might be wondering, do you have a Maryland wrongful death case? The answer to that question will depend on the cause of the death and your relationship with the person who died. Wrongful death cases tend to face aggressive defense by defendants because there...
Read MoreIf your loved one met with an untimely death due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another, a Washington DC personal injury attorney could seek compensation on behalf of the legal beneficiaries. Most wrongful death cases arise from car accidents, truck collisions, defective products, and other...
Read MoreMoney might be far from your mind when you first receive the heartbreaking news that a loved one has passed away. As the days pass and you face mounting medical bills, funeral home fees and lost wages, however, you may come to recognize the importance of pursuing a wrongful death claim for your family’s...
Read MoreNursing home neglect and abuse are terrible wrongdoings that take lives. Failing to provide proper care to the elderly goes against a nursing home facility’s legal duties and ethical obligations. Sadly, nursing home neglect is a tragedy that occurs somewhat often in Virginia and across the country. Known facts about nursing home abuse from...
Read MoreIf you tragically lost a loved one in an accident in Virginia, the last thing on your mind might be initiating a legal claim. As you face expenses such as a funeral, burial and unpaid medical bills, however, you may recognize what a compensatory award could do for your family. On top of financial...
Read MoreOn April 5, 2010, a coal dust explosion occurred approximately 1,000 feet underground in what was the worst coal mining accident in 40 years. During this accident, 29 of the 30 coal miners in Upper Big Branch Mine died. Investigations found Massey Energy, the company that owns the Upper Big Branch Mine, failed to...
Read MoreSeveral years ago, a 39-year-old Virginia worker was operating a Hyster forklift in order to move a large roll of paper when a horrific forklift accident occurred. His vehicle became stuck, so another forklift driver hooked a chain around it in order to unjam it. Once the forklift was out of the jam and...
Read MoreIf your loved one is killed on the job, you are within your rights to speak to an attorney about a potential wrongful death lawsuit. While no amount of money will ever bring your loved one back to life, if an attorney decides to take on your case, you can seek damages for:
As we reported on Monday, if your loved one is killed in a vehicle accident involving a reckless driver, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit. 
Each year, more than 30,000 Americans are killed in Read More
