Losing a loved one is devastating and difficult to cope with, especially when another person’s negligence directly caused that loss. Maryland law defines “wrongful death” as a wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another that lead to the victim’s… Read More
Archive for the ‘Wrongful Death’ Category
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What Damages Can You Claim in a Wrongful Death Case?
A wrongful death case can be extremely devastating and traumatizing for the family of the deceased. Family members file wrongful death lawsuits when their loved one passes away due to another person’s negligent behavior. Clients can receive damages in the… Read More
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The Basics of Defective Product Lawsuits
A defective product lawsuit could occur if an individual is injured or killed as a result of using a product as it was intended to be used. Defective products have resulted in both catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths—two legal scenarios… Read More
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Common Wrongful Death Cases
The death of a loved one can be an extremely painful experience. If your loved one experienced a wrongful death, the pain you feel may be amplified. At its most fundamental level, a “wrongful death” is defined as the death… Read More
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The Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases
It is truly a devastating event to lose a loved one in a sudden and unexpected way. Wrongful death cases are designed to address particular instances where negligence is the cause. Rather than a criminal case that might not have… Read More
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3 Types of Wrongful Death Cases
A wrongful death is defined by an incident of negligence that takes the life of another person, most commonly in cases of medical malpractice. Nothing is more devastating than losing a loved one in a completely preventable circumstance because of… Read More
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Burden of Proof in a Wrongful Death Suit
If you are facing the horrible tragedy of losing a loved one as a result of negligence, then you may be about to start the process of filing a wrongful death lawsuit. The most important element of a wrongful death case… Read More
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The Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Losing a loved one through a catastrophic accident or due to medical malpractice is a difficult and painful situation. In the middle of the grieving process, it can be equally difficult to navigate the legal system to seek justice and… Read More
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Proving Wrongful Death: What You Need to Know
When a person’s death is caused by the negligent acts of another person, it is considered wrongful death. When this occurs, the surviving family of the victim can file a civil lawsuit to receive damages for the death. Each state… Read More
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The Most Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death occurs when there is a fatality due to another person’s negligent actions. When this happens, the surviving family can file a lawsuit to receive compensation for their suffering as a result. Here are some of the most common… Read More