We have resolved countless cases of injuries and have also helped
families in wrongful death lawsuits, fighting at all times for our clients to receive the maximum amount of compensation available in their situation.
Not exact matches
Smith's
family settled a
wrongful death lawsuit against the city for $ 900,000
in 2013, according to Al Watkins, an attorney for Smith's fiancée, Christina Wilson.
UTICA, N.Y. (AP)-- The
family of a race car driver fatally injured when struck by Tony Stewart's sprint car has apparently reached a settlement
in its
wrongful death lawsuit against the former NASCAR star.
The
family of Akai Gurley, the unarmed man shot and killed
in a Brooklyn housing - project stairwell by a police officer last year, has filed a
wrongful -
death lawsuit against New York City.
Comptroller Scott Stringer settled a
wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Garner
family for $ 5.9 million
in July 2015.
The
family of Jose Hernandez - Rossy, the man who was fatally shot by police
in May, has filed a federal
wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Buffalo and the police department.
Imagine, for a moment, if the entire population of New Orleans brought suit against Peabody, Arch Coal, and ExxonMobil as a class action for their part emitting CO2 that «created» Hurricane Katrina, or all the
families who lost
family members
in Katrina charged the companies with
wrongful death lawsuits.
And if you or a loved one is seriously injured
in an accident, or if someone
in your
family is killed
in an accident, I can help you get full and fair compensation through a personal injury or
wrongful death lawsuit.
Estate of Blue Island Teenager Who Died Following Root Canal Procedure Files
Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Cook County, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, November 23, 2012
Family of Worker Who Died From Chemical Burns Files Negligence
Lawsuit Against Bedford Park Company, Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, November 17, 2012 Additional Resources:
Technically, the pain and suffering of surviving
family members is considered
in a survival action rather than a
wrongful death lawsuit.
If the defendant
in a
wrongful death lawsuit is found to be liable, damages awarded to the victim's
family may include:
If your loved one was the breadwinner
in your household, a
wrongful death lawsuit can help make sure that you and your
family are taken care of both now and
in the future.
Honda and Takata have settled
wrongful death lawsuits with the
families in these cases.
In Illinois, the
family of someone who was killed due to another person's negligent act may choose to file a
wrongful death lawsuit.
Demi Moore Settles
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by
Family of Man Who Drowned
in Her Swimming Pool
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:
A verdict or settlement
in a
wrongful death lawsuit can also provide your
family with the essential financial resources to compensate for and cover funeral expenses, final medical expenses, expenses for replacement of household services provided by the deceased, and loss of primary income and support to your
family.
It was one of the largest damage awards ever
in the state, comparable, Daniel notes, to the award against O.J. Simpson
in the California
wrongful death lawsuit brought by the
families of Nichole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
Kreisman Law Offices has been handling hospital negligence cases,
wrongful death cases, nursing home abuse cases, birth injury
lawsuits and catastrophic injury cases for individuals and
families who have been injured or killed by the negligence of a medical provider for more than 40 years,
in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas including, Robbins, Alsip, Chicago Ridge, Worth, Palos Heights, Chicago (Hyde Park, Sauganash, South Chicago, South Shore, West Loop, Wrigleyville, McKinley Park, North Park, DePaul University Area, Diversey Harbor, Gold Coast, Hegewisch, Horner Park, Humboldt Park, Chinatown, Canaryville, Bucktown, Little Italy, Lincoln Square), Riverdale, Brookfield, LaGrange Park and Western Springs, Ill..
The harms claimed
in a
wrongful death lawsuit include the loss of companionship, love, guidance, advice, and comfort that your mother, father, brother or sister provided to the
family.
Wrongful death lawsuits are often considered by the
families of individuals involved
in:
Santa Fe Jury Awards Record $ 58 Million
in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Trucking Company, New Mexico Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, March 25, 2013
Family injured
in One - Vehicle Rollover Crash on I - 40 Near Albuquerque, New Mexico Personal Injury Lawyer Blog, March 21, 2013 Additional Resources:
The Emory Sleep Lab; This verdict stems from a
wrongful death lawsuit filed on behalf of Renee «Sunshine» Lewis and the
family of Brandon Maurice Harris
in DeKalb County State Court.
The
family members or beneficiaries of the decedent generally file a
wrongful death lawsuit or claim
in order to help with these tragic and unfortunate burdens.
Regardless of the cause of the accident, however, the New Bedford
wrongful death lawyers at Altman & Altman, LLP are here to explain
in detail your legal options, help you decide if a
wrongful death lawsuit is the best choice for your
family, guide you through the entire process - from complaint to court - and represent your interests to the best of our ability.
Kreisman Law Offices has been successfully handling Illinois nursing home negligence
lawsuits, nursing home abuse cases and
wrongful death cases for individuals,
families and the loved ones who have been injured, harmed or killed by the negligence of a medical provider at a nursing home or long - term care facility for more than 40 years,
in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Highwood, Hinsdale, Itasca, Antioch, Aurora, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Niles, Skokie, Evanston, Elmhurst, Chicago (Wicker Park, West Loop, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, Old Town, Chinatown, South Loop), Oak Park, Oak Forest and Forest Park, Ill..
Simply put, because
wrongful death lawsuits can help secure the financial future of a
family devastated by a tragic accident and support individuals
in coping with grief by providing justice and closure.
Family Files
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Double - Decker Tour Bus Company After a teenager died from striking his head on a freeway overpass while on a tour
in an open - air double - decker tour bus,... [Read More]
For
families of those who have died
in hospital from a PAE, a
wrongful death lawsuit can help to compensate financially for losses as a result of the untimely
death of a loved one.
If a loved one has been killed
in a taxi cab accident, the surviving
family members may file a
Wrongful Death Lawsuit.
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.
Depending where you reside, different laws usually apply, but
in most cases members of the immediate
family — i.e. children, parents, and spouses — are able to pursue a
wrongful death lawsuit.
In situations where an individual is injured in a head - on crash caused by another person, a personal injury lawsuit may be filed to help the victim and their family receive just compensation for medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering, wrongful death and other damage
In situations where an individual is injured
in a head - on crash caused by another person, a personal injury lawsuit may be filed to help the victim and their family receive just compensation for medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering, wrongful death and other damage
in a head - on crash caused by another person, a personal injury
lawsuit may be filed to help the victim and their
family receive just compensation for medical expenses, property damage, pain and suffering,
wrongful death and other damages.
With more than 30 years of experience
in the practice, we have seen too many grieving
families file
wrongful death lawsuits on behalf of a loved one whose life was claimed
in a motor vehicle accident that could have been avoided.
Kreisman Law Offices has been handling medical negligence
lawsuits, nursing home abuse cases, birth injury cases and
wrongful death cases for individuals and
families who have been injured or killed by the negligence of a medical provider for more than 38 years,
in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas including, Naperville, Flossmoor, Palatine, Palos Park, River Grove, South Barrington, Schiller Park, Bensenville, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Hanover Park and Oak Park, Ill..
The Chicago Tribune reports the city council was embroiled
in a fierce debate over the settlement negotiations that followed the
families»
wrongful death lawsuits because of concern it would open the city up to liability for a range of
wrongful acts committed by employees
in their free time.
Regardless of where you stand on the question of whether there should be criminal prosecution
in these cases (you can read my thoughts on this here), any Maryland accident lawyer will tell you that this question is of little consequence to the
family's
wrongful death lawsuit because there is little difference to the accident case whether the conviction is for vehicular manslaughter or for the ticket that this P.G. County police officer did receive
in this case (assuming the ticket is involves something beyond speeding).
Kreisman Law Offices has been successfully handling medical negligence
lawsuits,
wrongful death cases, birth trauma injury cases and hospital negligence cases for individuals and
families who have been harmed, injured or died as a result of the carelessness or negligence of a medical provider for more than 40 years
in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Rolling Meadows, Bridgeview, Bensenville, Deerfield, Frankfort, Palatine, Palos Heights, Flossmoor, Hinsdale, St. Charles, Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Mundelein and Lake Forest, Ill..
In other words, had the victim's injuries qualified for a personal injury lawsuit if the victim had survived, then family members have the ability to sue for wrongful death in their absenc
In other words, had the victim's injuries qualified for a personal injury
lawsuit if the victim had survived, then
family members have the ability to sue for
wrongful death in their absenc
in their absence.
The
lawsuit brought by Sheri Lawler on behalf of the
family of Jill Prusak was filed
in April 2014 within the two - year statute of limitations for a
wrongful -
death case.
The following is an overview of how personal injury law is designed to help the
families of those killed
in truck accidents obtain compensation
in a
wrongful death lawsuit
Kreisman Law Offices has been handling
wrongful -
death lawsuits, medical malpractice cases, birth trauma litigation and hospital negligence cases for individuals and
families who have been injured by the negligence of a medical provider for more than 40 years,
in and around Chicago, Cook County, Lake County, Will County, McHenry County and its surrounding counties including, Arlington Heights, Inverness, Long Grove, Naperville, Orland Park, South Holland, South Barrington, Chicago Heights, Blue Island, River Grove, Clarendon Hills, Vernon Hills, Schiller Park, Schaumburg, Chicago (Rogers Park, Andersonville, Albany Park, Jefferson Park, Jackson Park, Hyde Park, South Shore), Palos Park, Crystal Lake, Grayslake and Flossmoor, Ill..
South Carolina
wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by the
family of a loved one who was killed
in an accident that was caused by a drunk driver.
Kreisman Law Offices has been handling medical malpractice
lawsuits, birth trauma injury cases, hospital negligence
lawsuits and
wrongful death cases for individuals,
families and the loved ones who have been injured, harmed or killed by the negligence of a medical provider for more than 40 years,
in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Naperville, Melrose Park, Richton Park, Palos Hills, Palatine, Park Ridge, Westchester, Romeoville, Gurnee, Merrionette Park, Matteson, Crete, Steger, Chicago (Albany Park, Gold Coast, South Loop, Englewood, West Rogers Park, Lake Calumet), Deerfield, Winnetka, Skokie and Niles, Ill..
Kreisman Law Offices has been handling assisted living
lawsuits,
wrongful death cases, nursing home abuse cases, nursing home bed sore
lawsuits and nursing home negligence cases for individuals,
families and their loved ones who have been injured, harmed or killed by the negligence or carelessness of a medical provider for more than 40 years,
in and around Chicago, Cook County and its surrounding areas, including Cicero, River Grove, Schiller Park, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Chicago (Garfield Park, Lawndale, Little Village, Brighton Mark, Marquette Park, Englewood, Gresham, Washington Heights, Washington Park, Jackson Park), Lincolnshire, Skokie, Glenview and Palatine, Ill..
In these tragic situations, California law may entitle surviving
family members to bring
wrongful death lawsuits for compensation.
In order to rectify this situation, states have passed
wrongful death statutes creating a cause of action (a legal basis for a
lawsuit) that allows certain
family members of people who have been wrongfully killed to recover compensation for their losses.
When the
death of your
family member or loved one was caused by the recklessness or negligence of another person, you may be
in the position to file a
wrongful death lawsuit.
Mr. Hemmat successfully brought the only
wrongful death lawsuits involving the Guffy
Family Murders, the Columbine - like tragedy that rocked Southern Colorado's tranquility
in 2001.
In addition to recovering compensation for these costs,
families who bring a
wrongful death lawsuit also can seek compensation for the loss of their loved one's companionship and financial support.