Sentences with phrase «result in wrongful death actions»

The following are examples of events that may result in wrongful death actions.

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The Contractor indemnifies the Government and the vessel and its owners against all claims, demands, or causes of action to which the Government, the vessel or its owner (s) might be subject as a result of damage or injury (including death) to the property or person of anyone other than the Government or its employees, or the vessel or its owner, arising in whole or in part from the negligence or other wrongful act of the Contractor, or its agents or employees, or any subcontractor, or its agents or employees.

In the event that a serious injury results in a fatality, the remaining family members may wish to pursue a legal action for wrongful death and damages from the loss of companionship, as well as funeral and burial expenseIn the event that a serious injury results in a fatality, the remaining family members may wish to pursue a legal action for wrongful death and damages from the loss of companionship, as well as funeral and burial expensein a fatality, the remaining family members may wish to pursue a legal action for wrongful death and damages from the loss of companionship, as well as funeral and burial expenses.

In addition, if death results from an accident either immediately or because of the injuries, a wrongful death lawsuit may be possible, and a third statute of limitations applies to that action.

When an adult or child sustains a personal injury or dies as a result of the negligence of an individual or entity, the negligent party may be held liable for the damages suffered by the injured victim or victim's family in a negligence or wrongful death action brought against the responsible parties.

If a victim dies of injuries sustained by a defective product, the victim's immediate family members may be entitled to recover damages sustained by the family members as a result of the victim's death in a wrongful death action brought against the same defendants.

Currently, injured victims can pursue compensation for government vehicle accident injuries, negligent actions by the government or government employees that result in injuries, and negligent government actions that result in wrongful death.

A wrongful death occurs when one party's actions or negligence cause an accident or incident that results in a victim's fatal catastrophic personal injury.

Punitive damages are appropriate in situations where a party's intentional, reckless, or grossly negligent actions result in a wrongful death.

Defense of Ciba - Geigy in Rhode Island federal court wrongful death action seeking compensatory and punitive damages for decedent's hematologic illness and death allegedly resulting from prescription drug

If the accident victim dies as a result of such injuries, the negligent driver may be found liable in a wrongful death action for the damages suffered by certain of the victim's immediate family members as a result of the victim's death.

Any negligent conduct or intentional behavior that resulted in the death of a person could potentially lead to a wrongful death action.

Representation of TPA in errors and omissions claims by client who provided notice of fatality occurrence and subsequent wrongful death action to TPA but not to insurer, resulting in insurer denying coverage based on late notice.

Negligent actions or reckless behaviors that result in the death of the victim are grounds for a wrongful death action.