If you have suffered the loss of a loved one due the negligence of another, you have the right to seek compensation for the damages incurred through a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim may include many situations including motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk or careless drivers, using defective consumer products, or use of dangerous drugs or medical devices. One can also opt for the claim if a person has died due to medical malpractice. The Tampa wrongful deat

In the crowded society we live in, accidents and misfortune are unfortunately, almost commonplace. We live shoulder to shoulder with our neighbors; drive side by side on crowded roadways as we drive to and from work and our daily errands and chores. We use tools, machines and dangerous equipment, we work in risky and dangerous occupations and we routinely receive medical care and treatment for serious and sometimes fatal medical conditions. We travel by boat, motorcycle and a

You might pursue a wrongful death claim in several situations. Some of these include: When a victim is intentionally killed When a victim dies as a result of medical malpractice When a victim dies as a result of a car accident involving negligence Since each situation has its own laws and processes, we'll focus on one in particular: car accident fatalities. Negligence in these kinds of accidents can manifest as one or more of the following: Distracted driving (e.g. texting an

The loss of a loved one can be one of the most difficult times in a person's life. Losing a loved one means making many important decisions in regards to their posthumous accounts and funeral arrangements. But an additional decision must be made if the family believes that the loved one's death was due to the negligence of another. In this case, the family must decide whether or not to file a wrongful death claim.The wrongful death lawsuits which followed the suicide death of

Death is always a difficult situation for surviving family members to deal with. If the death is unexpected and due to the negligence of another, it can be even more difficult because it was preventable. In these cases, the family of the victim may have a wrongful death claim and may be entitled to compensation for their loss. This compensation may include medical expenses, funeral costs and loss of companionship.The family of a Florida man has tentatively settled with county

Losing a loved one is always a difficult time in Floridian's life. It can be even more difficult if that loss is due to the negligence of another. This can lead to anger and frustration towards the party involved. But it can also lead to a claim for wrongful death.Wrongful death claims can be filed against anyone from a big corporation to a single individual if they are involved in, or responsible for, the death of another. A 23 year old was killed after a fatal beating. His

Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult times in any individual's life. This can happen at any time, but if it is due to the negligence of another it can be even more difficult. In many cases, fortunately,, the family may have a claim for wrongful death.The family of a 20-year-old who was killed while riding in a car with friends has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the individual who was convicted of the crime. She was killed on June 20, 2011, when a man an

Every student seeks to fit in at school. Some collegiate groups use this aspiration to their advantage in order to haze incoming members. Sadly, some student social groups end up taking this advantage too far. So far that a student's family may have the basis for a wrongful death claim. The family of a marching band member and student at Bethune-Cookman University has filed a lawsuit against the fraternity who hazed their son. This student died in February of last year when t

Losing a loved one can be one of the most difficult events in anyone's life. This time can be even more difficult if that loss is due to the negligence or mistake of another. In those cases, the family may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Michael Jackson's family is currently facing that reality. His family recently filed a wrongful death suit in Los Angeles against the concert promoter AEG Live. The family is claiming that the promoter did not thoroughly invest

Driving is such a privilege that teens look forward to that they often count the days until they are allowed to get their licenses. Unfortunately, because teens have less experience driving, they are often at a higher risk of getting into a car accident.Some of these accidents may be deadly. A 16-year-old Inkster Michigan High School student lost her life Monday in a tragic car accident. Three other students also were injured in the crash. The crash occurred when the sedan th