The families of the deceased students
filed wrongful death cases against the truck driver's employer.
Of the 769 plaintiffs, most are former patients, but 94 are surviving family members who
filed wrongful death cases.
In order to
file a wrongful death case, you must be entitled to sue according to your state's laws.
Massachusetts law outlines strict rules about who can
file a wrongful death case; the only person who can file is the person who is acting as the legal representative of the individual who died.
A surviving spouse, child or parent of the individual wrongfully killed is permitted to
file a wrongful death case, either as individuals or as a family.
In some cases, the parents of a child who dies while at school can
file a wrongful death case against that school if the entity did not ensure the safety and protection of the child for any purpose.
While your fear is completely understandable, there are at least three reasons why you should not let it keep you from
filing a wrongful death case.
If
you file a wrongful death case, then the other driver's insurance company may be responsible for paying your loved one's medical costs that were directly related to his accident injuries including, but not limited to:
If a respected doctor is negligent in the care of your loved one then you have every right to
file a wrongful death case and to pursue a fair recovery — just as you would if any other doctor or member of society caused your loved one's death.
It may be overwhelming to think about
filing a wrongful death case.
By
filing a wrongful death case on behalf of your deceased loved one, we can help protect your family and your standard of living.
Not exact matches
Do not jeopardize your personal injury lawsuit or
wrongful death claim by waiting too long to
file your
case!
In many
wrongful death cases, there may be several people who are eligible to
file a claim.
As with any personal injury
case,
wrongful death is subject to a statute of limitations or time limit in which a lawsuit can be
filed.
The claimant's rights to
file suit in a
wrongful death case are permanently waived if the time limitation has passed in most
cases, and you will NOT be able to recover damages.
While a criminal
case may be
filed to determine punishment for a criminal act of violence, the victim's family may also be able to
file a
wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation from the assailant.
In Texas,
wrongful death cases must be
filed «no later than two years after the day the cause of action accrues.»
From a legal perspective, North Carolina law states that you generally have three years to
file in most personal injury situations, except in the
case of
wrongful death, which is two years.
In most South Florida personal injury or
wrongful death cases filed against a nursing home, the plaintiff will request not just information that he believes will be helpful to his
case but also information that could potentially be harmful to his
case.
Like other accident
cases, Indiana law contains an unforgiving time limit for
filing a
wrongful death claim.
Under Texas law, next of kin have just 2 years to
file a
wrongful death claim, and during this time your attorney must gather evidence, reconstruct the accident, and prepare your
case for trial.
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.
Other
wrongful death cases had been
filed regarding antidepressants such as Zoloft, Paxil, and Prozac causing homicides and suicides.
If there is a potential for a valid
case, a deadline should not be a reason to lose the ability to
file a
wrongful death claim.
In the same way, that truck crashes are usually more serious than car accidents, truck accident
cases are also typically more complex and involved than car accident claims, especially if a
wrongful death claim must be
filed due to a fatality.
Wrongful death cases are no exception, and surviving family members who fail to
file their claim in a timely manner can often miss out on hundreds of thousands of dollars in compensation, if not more.
If you have found yourself in the situation of
filing a
wrongful death claim, our lawyers can help you with the above, as well as many other aspects of the
case.
Our Toledo
wrongful death lawyers
filed suit in Wood County Court of Common Pleas this week in a
case involving the Ohio accidental
death of Ronald Perez, 45.
If you're thinking of
filing a personal injury or
wrongful death lawsuit you need an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney who can determine if there's a good chance of winning the
case.
A family has just
filed a new
wrongful death case against the company.
In personal injury
cases in Kentucky, including
wrongful death cases, there is a one - year period from the date of
death that a family has to
file a claim in court.
If you believe that you should
file a
wrongful death claim after the
death of a loved one, you would be wise to reach out for the help of an experienced attorney and seek a complete evaluation of your
case.
If you have lost a family member in an accident, you need to speak with an attorney who can compassionately and objectively evaluate the facts of your
case and help you decide whether to
file a
wrongful death claim.
In certain situations, such as in medical negligence or
wrongful death cases, a person may
file a personal injury claim on behalf of a loved one.
If a loved one has died as a result of the use of any medication contact a deadly accident attorney who can inform you of your legal rights and in some
cases file a
wrongful death lawsuit on your behalf.
Of course
wrongful death cases often can be settled out of court either before or after the lawsuit is
filed.
The
wrongful death claim may be an intentional tort, which could be
filed in the
case of murder, or a negligence tort, which could follow a fatal collision.
In
cases where a child or adult was killed on someone else's property due to a failure to provide reasonable protection to visitors, the deceased's family members may
file a
wrongful death claim to secure compensation for funeral expenses, loss of future earnings, loss of companionship, and other damages.
In Illinois,
wrongful death claims are typically
filed by a relative who brings the
case on behalf of the decedent's estate.
In most
cases, parents have a
wrongful death claim if they lose a child, a spouse can recover for the
wrongful death of their husband or wife, and children can be eligible to
file for the
wrongful death of a parent.
The time period in which a claim can be
filed, for instance, is smaller than in typical
wrongful death cases, and the damage caps are lower.
Many criminal acts also create tort liability in favor of the victims of the crime; for example,
wrongful death suits are often
filed in homicide
cases.
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.
Wrongful Death cases are unique, and they are also subject to a strict 2 year suit -
filing deadline.
If you are planning to
file a personal injury or
wrongful death, or insurance claim for compensation after a serious accident, or if you need dedicated legal representation to help you fight against criminal charges, you naturally want to find the attorney who is most capable of effectively handling your
case and getting the best possible results for you.
We have
filed countless personal injury lawsuits for
wrongful death cases and their effects on survivors in our more than three decades of experience; and have a proven track record of success in helping clients receive the maximum compensation for the damages they have suffered.
Take your first step towards claiming monetary damages now by contacting us for a free
case evaluation so that we can review the situation and determine whether you have grounds to
file a personal injury or
wrongful death claim.
While O.J. Simpson was not convicted of murder, he was found liable for
wrongful death in the subsequent civil
case filed by the families of the victims.
The general rule in Idaho is that a
wrongful death case must be
filed within two years of the decedent's
death.
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.