April 21, 2019 | Wrongful Death
A Statute of Limitations states how long victims or their family members have to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim. It can be challenging to figure out a state’s wrongful death laws and if you are eligible to file a wrongful death claim,… read more
April 21, 2019 | Wrongful Death
The outcome of a wrongful death claim can vary significantly in each state. In some states, there are caps on the total amount of damages that can be recovered for wrongful death, while in others there are caps on non-economic damages specifically, or no damages… read more
April 21, 2019 | Wrongful Death
If someone’s carelessness caused a person’s death, the immediate family members of the victim are eligible to file a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim can recover damages that the victim could have claimed from the accident in addition to compensation for the surviving… read more
April 21, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Property owners are required to provide a safe and clean facility to members of the general public. If a business, residential facility, or other types of public property aren’t maintained, and someone is injured or killed as a result, the victim’s immediate family members are… read more
April 19, 2019 | Wrongful Death
If a state or federal business and its employees are responsible for someone’s sudden death, this doesn’t necessarily mean that they are liable to compensate the victim’s surviving family members for damages. Depending on the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death, in most situations, government employees… read more
April 19, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Nursing homes are designed to keep the elderly safe and provide a warm and welcoming environment for aging family members to retire to, but sometimes, a facility or caregiver’s negligence can ruin this. If you suspect that the nursing home that your deceased family member… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Losing a family member is never easy, but it can be especially difficult to lose a family member because of another person’s carelessness. If your family member’s death was caused by medical malpractice, in a car accident, or because of a defective product, you could… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
When someone else’s carelessness causes a person’s death, the victim’s family members could be entitled to recover compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering. Whether the person’s death was caused by medical malpractice or another act of negligence, an experienced lawyer can assess the situation… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
If someone dies at work, the victim’s family members could recover compensation on behalf of the victim with a wrongful death or workers’ compensation claim. If you lost a family member in a work-related accident, but are unsure how to proceed with the victim’s case,… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
When someone passes away, their debt doesn’t automatically disappear. The deceased’s debts will likely be consolidated with remaining assets and estates that the victim left behind, but not always. For example, if a surviving family member is a cosigner of a loan or otherwise financially… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
When a person’s death is caused by someone else’s carelessness, a wrongful death claim can be filed by the victim’s immediate relatives to recover compensation for the family’s harm and losses. If you recently lost an immediate relative, but are unsure of who can sue… read more
April 18, 2019 | Worker's Compensation
When a person dies because of a medical personnel or facility’s negligence, a wrongful death claim can be filed by the victim’s family to recover damages that the victim could have claimed if they were alive, plus financial and emotional losses that stemmed from the… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims can be pursued by the immediate relatives of victims that wrongfully died. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit without legal knowledge can be overwhelming, but this is where a lawyer comes in. Having a lawyer on your side when filing a claim allows… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
If a Missouri resident dies because of another person’s negligence, their immediate family members and designated heirs could be eligible to recover compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering. Each state in the U.S. has its own wrongful death laws, and the state of Missouri… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
If the person responsible for your injuries or financial losses is deceased, you could still be eligible to recover damages. Typically, victims are eligible to sue a deceased person’s estate to recover compensation for their harm and losses; however, it can be difficult to prove… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the victim’s family members could be eligible to recover damages on their behalf. An experienced lawyer can analyze your case, determine whether you can file a claim, and calculate how much you can sue the negligent party… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Generally, if someone’s negligence causes the untimely death of another, the victim’s immediate family members, such as their children or designated heirs, are eligible to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. While it’s difficult to put a price tag on someone’s life,… read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, it can be difficult for the victim’s relatives to figure out who is liable for the accident, what actions they are eligible to bring on behalf of the deceased, and other elements of the wrongful death process…. read more
April 18, 2019 | Wrongful Death
The sudden loss of a family member can be devastating. If you have lost an immediate family member because of someone else’s carelessness and want to get justice for their untimely death, you need an experienced lawyer on your side. A lawyer can calculate a… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Although it might be tempting to file a claim without a lawyer, the truth is that hiring a lawyer to represent your wrongful death case can improve the chances of recovering damages and protect your rights during this vulnerable time. If you lost someone close… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the surviving family members of the deceased could be eligible to file a wrongful death claim, but it’s susceptible to the state’s statute of limitations. Hiring a lawyer to represent your case makes this process simple and… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
It can be difficult to distinguish the difference between a civil and criminal wrongful death case, but there are several elements that differ between civil and criminal cases. The main difference between civil and criminal wrongful death cases is who the claim is filed against… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
A wrongful death claim can be filed to recover any damages that a deceased person could have claimed while alive for their injuries and financial damages. If you recently lost a family member in a fatal accident, you could be eligible to recover compensation with… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Having a child is one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have, but if something goes wrong and the child is lost, this can leave victims reeling and traumatized. If you or someone you know has lost a child during labor because of… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
When a person dies, the surviving family members of the victim have the right to file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering. If the case wins and recovers a settlement from the negligent party’s insurance company, compensatory damages… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
The State of Missouri is an at-fault state that allows for both parties involved in an accident to recover damages, but in wrongful death cases in Missouri, the only party that is eligible to recover damages are the surviving family members and designated heirs of… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
There are many different ways that a fatal accident can happen, but there are some that are more likely than others. Car accidents, truck accidents, and medical malpractice accidents are the most common types of wrongful death claims and can be caused by a variety… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death suits can take anywhere from weeks to months to settle. If you or someone you know is considering filing a wrongful death suit, it’s crucial to keep in mind that there is a time frame for filing wrongful death claims. A wrongful death… read more
April 17, 2019 | Wrongful Death
In most wrongful death cases, the family members of a victim are eligible to recover compensatory damages, but in some states, punitive damages can be included in a settlement. Punitive damages are less common with wrongful death cases and not eligible to be recovered in… read more
April 8, 2019 | Wrongful Death
If a person dies because of another person’s negligence, the victim’s immediate family members have the right to file a wrongful death suit, but their claim needs to be supported by significant evidence from the accident and include a copy of the victim’s autopsy. An… read more