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For such a family, Rs 2 lakhs as death compensation would not suffice, considering higher inflation and increasing cost of living.

Not exact matches

«Instead of pecking themselves to death trying to figure out how to comply with all the state and federal regulations,» says Breslin, «we help our clients get ahead of the legal issues — such as vacation time, workers compensation and insurance, and they can focus on what they do best.»

In the event Mr. Block's employment terminates due to his death or disability (as defined in his offer letter), he or his estate will be entitled to receive the following payments and benefits (less applicable tax withholdings), in addition to any other compensation and benefits to which he (or his estate) may be entitled under applicable plans, programs and agreements of the Company:

In addition, pursuant to our outside director equity compensation policy, in the event of the termination of a non-employee director's service to the Board as a result of death, disability or retirement, all of the non-employee director's equity compensation awards will become fully vested, provided that the non-employee director served as a member of the Board for at least three years prior to the date of termination and the non-employee director satisfied our equity ownership guidelines during his or her service as a Board member.

All claims submitted to the compensation fund must include a police report about the accident and data from the car's Event Data Recorder (often known as a black box), as well as any other data about the accident, death, or injury.

(o) If there is no person who would be entitled, upon application therefor, to an annuity under section 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 [98], or to a lump - sum payment under section 6 (b) of such Act, with respect to the death of an employee (as defined in such Act), then, notwithstanding section 210 (a)(9)[99] of this Act, compensation (as defined in such Railroad Retirement Act, but excluding compensation attributable as having been paid during any month on account of military service creditable under section 3 of such Act if wages are deemed to have been paid to such employee during such month under subsection (a) or (e) of section 217 of this Act) of such employee shall constitute remuneration for employment for purposes of determining (A) entitlement to and the amount of any lump — sum death payment under this title on the basis of such employee's wages and self — employment income and (B) entitlement to and the amount of any monthly benefit under this title, for the month in which such employee died or for any month thereafter, on the basis of such wages and self — employment income.

We'd need to include all the deaths from uranium mining (which I'd bet are mostly unrecorded because the mining companies would much prefer not to pay compensation) as well as the construction of nuclear stations to get a comparison on that limited issue.

After the unfortunate death of a relative or loved one, family members can seek the compensation that they deserve through what is known as a wrongful death lawsuit.

He has over 32 years of experience as a litigation attorney in the State of Connecticut, with an established practice for over 27 years in the City of Hartford, handling matters involving personal injury, automobile accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, workers» compensation, employment discrimination, wrongful termination, civil rights violations, social security disability, criminal law, contract disputes, divorce and family law.

Individuals who bring wrongful death claims based on a fatal truck accident may be able to get compensation for losses they suffer as a result of their loved one's death, including:

In these cases, the estate or the heirs of a deceased individual may pursue compensation for the economic losses that have been sustained, and will be sustained in the future, as a result of the wrongful death.

When you choose Harrell & Harrell as your personal injury law firm, our wrongful death lawyers will explain your legal options for seeking reparation and compensation for damages.

A wrongful death claim allows beneficiaries of the deceased to seek compensation for their related damages (e.g., loss of financial support), as opposed to the victim's damages (e.g., pain and suffering, lost wages, etc).

The compensation amount will depend on many factors, such as the drunk driver's degree of fault, the amount of required medical care, wrongful death, and income loss.

In pedestrian accident cases in San Bernardino where negligence or wrongdoing is a factor, families of deceased victims can file what is known as a wrongful death claim seeking compensation for damages such as medical and funeral costs, lost future income, pain and suffering and loss of love and companionship.

In the unfortunate event that a backup accident results in a fatality, such as the loss of a child, you can bring a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for the loss of your loved one.

Compensation for injuries sustained in a trucking accident can be awarded for such damages as current and future medical bills, totaled car, lost wages, loss of earning capacity, pain and suffering, wrongful death and other damages.

If a loved one has passed away as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may also be able to file a wrongful death claim to seek financial compensation for their death.

As a result, each wrongful death lawsuit is different and the amount of compensation that surviving family members can recover in a settlement or jury verdict is based on a number of factors, including the following:

Upon successfully proving negligence by a motor vehicle driver in a bicycle accident, you may be able to recover payment for all related medical and hospital bills and expenses — including bills for doctor visits, physical therapy, and surgery — as well as compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, mental anguish, emotional distress, lost earning capacity, permanent impairment, and wrongful death.

For help as you pursue wrongful death compensation, get in touch with a Seattle wrongful death lawyer at Craig Swapp & Associates.

When this occurs, they may wonder how much compensation they will be able to receive as a result of their loss and how much an «average» wrongful death settlement may be.

The workplace accident attorneys at the Strom Law Firm, LLC represent injured workers, as well as their families, in the pursuit of workers» compensation injury and death benefits.

In case of the death of the former spouse, in the absence of another marriage, the spouse that until now has received the maintenance allowance (not having remarried on their part), will have the right to the widow's pension, as long as the employment relationship from which the marital compensation originates comes before the settlement for a divorce in Italy.

«The fact is, medical mistakes are endemic to our health care system, they are one of the leading causes of death in this country, and as a firm, it is not only our mission to achieve maximum compensation for our clients, but also to ensure patient safety for the general public.»

These damages can include compensation for the emotional loss the victim's death has caused the family, such as loss of companionship that a spouse suffers or loss of parental guidance that young children suffer.

If you, or a loved one, has suffered unnecessary death or disability as a result of poor diabetes care, we would be happy to discuss the treatment and care you have received and advise you as to whether you may have a claim for compensation.

Many types of bodily harm or even death may occur as a result of a spill on an uneven or dangerous surface and to get the compensation that you need for present and future medical expenses and pain and suffering, it is important to have an attorney that is experienced in handling claims involving mishaps that result in a slip or trip incident.

If you have lost a loved one in an auto accident, our wrongful death lawyers can fight to see that your family gets compensation for both economic damages such as projected future income and financial contributions, as well as noneconomic damages such as loss of a loved one.

As experienced trial attorneys, we are well - suited to represent clients in unique legal challenges in the fields of workers» compensation, personal injury, and wrongful death.

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A wrongful death attorney can sort out all the technical things for you while you mourn and he or she will be able to provide proper compensation as well.

Each year, 1.5 million people suffer brain damage and other head injuries, and 52,000 people die as a result, making traumatic brain injury the number one cause of death and disability among Americans between the ages of one and 44.1 If someone you know has suffered a traumatic brain injury, personal injury lawyers with experience litigating TBI cases can help you determine if you are eligible for compensation to assist with medical bills and other expenses.

If you have been injured or one of your family members has been killed in a truck accident caused by driver negligence or a defect in the truck or one of the other motor vehicles involved, you may be able to recover financial compensation for the damages you or your family members have suffered as a result of your injuries or loved one's death.

If your child has suffered injury or death as a result of choking on a window cord, you may be entitled to damages in compensation.

As the next - of - kin, spouse, or closest relation to your late loved one, you should know that you may be entitled to compensation for a wrongful death that occurs due to an accident, especially if the other driver was clearly at fault.

Some survivors feel reluctant to seek financial compensation for such wrongful deaths, as if in doing so they have put a price on their family member's life.

Clients who work with our attorneys after the death of a loved one in a fatal car accident usually file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for loss of companionship, loss of the deceased's contributions to the family income, loss of services such as yard work or child care, the family's pain and suffering, and medical and funeral expenses.

If death occurred as a result of the toxic exposure, the surviving family may be able to bring a wrongful death action and receive compensation due to the negligence of the company, person, or entity that caused the exposure.

In extreme cases, such as a brain injury or wrongful death, your family may be eligible to file for compensation on behalf of the victim.

We have more than two decades of experience helping clients pursue medical malpractice lawsuits and wrongful death claims, and our lawyers have recovered substantial compensation for the harm our clients have suffered as a result of hospital negligence, physician negligence and nursing negligence.

«Medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in this country, and as a firm, it is not only our mission to achieve maximum compensation for our clients, but also to ensure patient safety for the general public.»

We can help you access bereavement support as well as compensation for your loved one's wrongful death.

Be it workers compensation or personal injury and wrongful death occurring outside the workplace, such as: car accidents, dram shop actions (where a bar or restaurant serves a customer to the point of legal intoxication), medical malpractice, defective products, construction accidents, premises liability (e.g., slip and falls based on failure to provide a safe place to walk or play), or any other type of preventable injury or death.

This compensation is known as wrongful death «damages.»

For example, if a person suffered severe brain trauma in a car accident that ultimately resulted in their death after weeks of hospital care, then compensation may be owed to the family for the deceased's full medical expenses, their pain and suffering, as well as lost wages.

Nevertheless, if you are the survivor of someone who is suddenly and unexpectedly killed as the result of another driver's negligence, you are entitled to compensation by law, and you should speak at once with an experienced wrongful death attorney about filing a wrongful death claim.

A wrongful death case may provide compensation to your spouse's estate for things such as:

In the event of the death of the victim as a result of an act of torture, his dependents shall be entitled to compensation.

If someone close to you has died as a result of someone else's mistakes, we can help you access bereavement support as well as compensation for their wrongful death.