Wrongful Death

When a loved one dies as a result of another person's reckless or negligent actions, the survivors are often faced with a difficult decision: whether to file a wrongful death claim.If you're in this unfortunate position, here are the reasons you shouldn't hesitate to...

As a nation, we rely on emergency service providers -- 911 operators, firefighters, emergency medical technicians and others -- to assist us in our time of need. When they fail, can they be held accountable?Sometimes, yes. Merely failing to rescue someone isn't a...

No matter what the circumstances, the death of a loved one can be difficult to bear. When that death comes as a result of someone's negligence or reckless act, the grief is often compounded.Experts on grief say that the loss of a loved one can become a catalyst for...

When you're suffering from the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to think about doing anything -- even pursuing a lawsuit over someone else's negligent or reckless actions. You might also be uncomfortable with the idea that others may think you are trying to...

Losing someone in a needless accident is tremendously painful and tragic -- and the tragedy can be compounded by devastating financial consequences, including funeral costs. That's why it's possible to recover funeral costs in a wrongful death claim. Here are some...

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) -- along with its advanced cousin, toxic epidermal necrolysis (TENS) -- is an extreme adverse drug reaction. It is brutal, painful and often fatal. It may also be the result of medical malpractice.Patients with SJS or TENS may initially...

What's the difference between a wrongful death claim in civil court and a criminal case involving murder or manslaughter? The victims of people who die through acts of negligence or recklessness are generally interested in justice for their loved ones, but which way...

The opioid crisis in the United States has never been worse. Thousands of people suffer from opioid addiction and many have died. It's made a lot of people ask how prescription painkillers -- something that started out as a good thing -- became so casually available...

Hazardous chemicals are all around you. Nearly every day, something toxic to humans is in the news. One day it's the talcum powder that families have used for generations on babies -- the next it's the romaine lettuce in your salad. Essentially, a hazardous chemical...

Even being rich and famous doesn't guarantee you safety from medical mistakes.The music icon Prince's death in 2016 shook up a lot of people -- especially when it was determined that the singer, who was known for his healthy lifestyle, died from a drug overdose. An...