The recipients of the money in a wrongful death lawsuit often include spouses, children, and parents of the decedent, depending on the details of your case. The court, the departed loved one’s will or, if there was no will, the laws that govern property distribution of estates where there is no will, (i.e., laws of …
If your loved one was under the care of a physician, psychiatrist, or therapist who violated their duty of care, you might be able to recover damages by filing a wrongful death lawsuit. It’s devastating to lose someone you love under any circumstances. However, it can be particularly painful to learn that your loved one …
In general, wrongful death settlements are not taxable. However, there are exceptions depending on what damages you received compensation for. The death of someone you love is an unimaginable loss that leaves you with expenses to pay and uncertainty for the future. When your loss is the result of someone else’s negligence, you should fight …
Because every accident and every injured party are different, we believe there is no meaningful average settlement for a spinal injury. While theoretically a mathematical “average” may, perhaps, be computed, it would require “mixing apples and oranges,” that is, straining the definition of “spinal injury” to make it fit the equation. For example, even two …
If you were diagnosed with spinal stenosis as the result of an accidental injury caused by someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation. There is no average settlement for spinal stenosis. A personal injury lawyer in your area will obtain your medical records, review them carefully, especially with respect to the important factors …
Recently, chemical hair straightening products have become associated with a higher rate of uterine cancer in many consumers. The chemical ingredients in hair straighteners could be responsible for this increased risk. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with uterine cancer, a lawyer in your area (in collaboration with your physician) will determine whether …
If you want to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination claim, the government has provided ways for you to do so pro se, meaning that you would represent yourself and present your claim without the benefit of legal counsel. To do so, you must contact the Office of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the Navy’s Tort …
You might qualify for a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit if: You resided at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 days between August 1953 to December 1987. You weren’t dishonorably discharged from the military. You developed a life-altering condition as a result of water contamination. You resided at the base as a veteran, civilian, employee, …
Punitive damages are rarely awarded in negligence-based accidents. This is because in almost all cases a negligent act or failure to act is the result of someone being careless, which causes the accident that in turn causes injury. From a public policy perspective, society does not seek to punish accidents. In most cases, when the …
To initially file a lawsuit doesn’t take much time at all. However, it can take a year or more to go through the court system once in progress. There is no set answer as several variables come into play, including: The level of compensation being sought What evidence is presented The schedule of the court …
