August 12, 2024
Losing a loved one is an experience that shatters lives, leaving behind a void that can never truly be filled. When that loss is due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions, the pain is often compounded by feelings of anger and injustice. In such heart-wrenching circumstances, wrongful death claims… Continue reading What is The Role of Insurance in Wrongful Death Claims?
READ ARTICLEJuly 31, 2024
Highlights To collect evidence for a wrongful death lawsuit effectively, act promptly to preserve crucial information. Document the scene thoroughly, including minor details, and gather witness statements and contact information promptly. Preserve any physical evidence and obtain official reports like police and autopsy reports. Consult with specialists like forensic analysts… Continue reading How to Collect Evidence for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
READ ARTICLESummary: To prove wrongful death, you must establish four key elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages. This means demonstrating that the defendant had a legal responsibility to the deceased, failed in that duty through negligence or misconduct and that this failure directly caused the death, resulting… Continue reading How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?
READ ARTICLEJuly 30, 2024
Key Highlights When someone dies because another person was careless or did something on purpose, there are wrongful death claims to seek money for the loss. There are two main ways to handle a wrongful death claim: settling out of court or going to trial. Dealing with wrongful death cases… Continue reading Settlement vs. Trial: Best Options for Wrongful Death Claims
READ ARTICLEJuly 29, 2024
Statement of Matt Wetherington: The FDA’s consumer alert on OPMS Black Liquid Kratom is a rare and serious action that demands our full attention. The American Kratom Association’s response is not just disappointing – it’s dangerous. Their emotional tirade and personal attacks on FDA staff are unacceptable and undermine legitimate… Continue reading Wetherington Statement on FDA Kratom Advisory
READ ARTICLEKey Highlights In wrongful death cases, common defenses include arguing that the deceased was at fault for their own death, the claim lacks standing, the statute of limitations has expired, asserting immunity under specific laws, such as those protecting government entities, and the decedent’s own claim for personal injuries. These… Continue reading 15 Common Defenses in Wrongful Death Cases
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