Category: Wrongful Death

Summary: 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?

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

Key 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

Losing a loved one is an indescribable tragedy, particularly when the death is sudden and preventable. When families face the wrongful death of a loved one due to negligence or misconduct, the emotional toll is compounded by the pursuit of justice and compensation through wrongful death claims.  This article explores… Continue reading Emotional Impact of Wrongful Death Claims on Families

Losing a loved one is an indescribably painful experience, especially if the death was caused by the negligence or misconduct of another party. In such tragic circumstances, hiring a wrongful death lawyer can be a crucial step in seeking justice and compensation. However, choosing the best wrongful death lawyer can… Continue reading How to Choose the Best Wrongful Death Lawyer

Experiencing the wrongful death of a loved one is an incredibly painful and overwhelming ordeal. The sudden loss, especially when it is caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct, can leave families in a state of shock and confusion. Beyond the profound emotional grief, there are numerous legal and practical… Continue reading What to Do After a Wrongful Death: A Step-by-Step Guide