How valuable is a wrongful death claim?

How valuable is a wrongful death claim?

If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you may be interested in pursuing a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim may help you or other family members recover compensation that helps you cover your losses related to your loved one’s death. This claim may help you be compensated and provide money for lost income, funeral costs, medical expenses and more. When determining how much money you should get out of the case, there are a few…

Potential costs if a loved one passes away in a drunk driving accident

If your loved one is struck by a drunk driver, and they lose their life in the accident, you know that things are going to change forever. Perhaps this person was a spouse who was helping you raise your children and start a family. Perhaps they were the main breadwinner, bringing in the only income for your family. There’s no doubt that this is a difficult situation, and no amount of financial compensation is fully going to get you through…

We are getting divorced. Should I move out of the family home?

Living under the same roof with your soon-to-be-ex can be uncomfortable and inconvenient when you are going through the divorce process. Maybe you are tired of the fighting, need privacy, feel annoyed and harassed, or you just cannot stand your spouse’s presence around you. Or you no longer feel safe around them. No matter your reason, it is normal to want to get done with the divorce process so you can begin a new life as soon as you can….

Traumatic brain injuries: Catastrophic even when not fatal

People who are involved in drunk driving crashes can suffer very serious injuries. Some of these are fatal, but injuries that aren’t fatal can still have a catastrophic effect on the victim’s life. Annually, around 80,000 to 90,000 people suffer this type of injury. There are approximately 13.5 million individuals who have a traumatic brain injury disability.  Motor vehicle crashes are one of the leading causes of fatal traumatic brain injuries. They’re also the second leading cause of non-fatal traumatic…

Lost your parents in a crash? You may be able to seek compensation

If you lose someone you love in an auto accident, then you may be able to seek compensation. Whether you are a minor or adult, you should be able to pursue compensation through a wrongful death action against an at-fault driver. It will be more complicated to make a claim if you are a minor, but it is still possible. With a wrongful death claim, you are able to bring a lawsuit against a person you believe caused a fatal…