Wrongful Death

When a loved one dies because of another person’s misconduct or negligence, families often expect the criminal justice system to hold the responsible party accountable. However, there are many situations in which the prosecutor decides not to pursue criminal charges...

The unexpected loss of a loved one due to someone else's negligence can be emotionally and financially devastating. While it may not completely erase the grief, you may be able to file a claim for the loss, the wrongful death, of your loved one for compensation....

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can bring grief and a sense of injustice. In the midst of that loss, legal questions may arise alongside the emotional toll. If you are coping with this kind of loss, it helps to know that the law generally gives...

A loved one’s passing can cause profound grief. In cases where a death was unexpected and preventable, the emotional reactions of surviving family members may be especially intense.  Families can sometimes pursue wrongful death lawsuits if negligence or illegal...

Nursing homes provide care for people who can no longer live independently. Many older adults spend their final years in nursing homes. A death in a nursing home is somewhat common, and many residents pass due to natural causes. However, sometimes residents in nursing...

Wrongful death statutes exist to facilitate justice after a tragedy. In some cases, wrongful death lawsuits are straightforward, as there is evidence of criminal activity that caused a death. Other times, the plaintiffs pursuing the wrongful death lawsuit claim that...

The financial burden of unexpectedly losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence can compound the emotional toll on the surviving family. You may struggle to make ends meet due to the sudden loss of income or support. In such circumstances, a wrongful death...

For a few years, fatal car accidents in the United States were trending upward. They had dropped down below 40,000 annual fatalities, but there was a spike in 2020 and 2021 that pushed the numbers back up significantly. Part of the reason for this was a reduction in...

Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. In fact, well over 42,000 Americans lost their lives in 2022 courtesy of fatal car wrecks. If a loved one succumbs to injuries following a car accident that is not their fault, you may hold the negligent...

A wrongful death lawsuit cannot bring back the deceased. But it can hold the person, business or other responsible party to financial account for their negligence while also helping a grieving family feel that justice was served -- especially if the person who caused...