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Do Wrongful Deaths Apply to a Stillbirth Case?
If a person sustains an injury due to the negligence of another, there is almost always grounds for the injured individual to file for a personal injury lawsuit. Similarly, if the injured member becomes deceased as a result of those injuries, the surviving estate may file for a wrongful death case instead. In these… Read More »
Proving Fault in a Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death lawsuit is, in a lot of ways, similar to a personal injury case. The main difference, though it may seem obvious, is that the person who was affected became deceased rather than simply injured. Like a personal injury case however, the burden of proof falls on the person who files and… Read More »
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim?
Being a part of the wrongful death of someone close you to is a difficult situation to deal with. While no money can bring someone back, the financial burden of someone’s passing can be lessened through a wrongful death lawsuit. The circumstances behind such a case can seem simple, though it takes an understanding… Read More »
How a Wrongful Death Suit Works
The passing of a loved one is never an easy affair, but in situations where it is caused by the negligence of another person, it can become even worse. Thankfully, there is the ability to file for a wrongful death lawsuit that can help ease the financial burden of one’s passing and give some… Read More »
Medical Malpractice, or Just an Unfavorable Outcome?
When a person goes in for medical treatment from a doctor’s office, urgent care, or hospital, there is an expectation that his or her injury or pain will be alleviated. Sometimes, this is not the case and when this does happen, it leads to the questioning of who is to blame and what went… Read More »
Examples of Medical Negligence
It is an unfortunate reality that medical treatments and procedures do not always go according to plan. While this is sometimes unavoidable, in many situations it is actually the fault of a medical professional that leads to an injury being sustained or a condition worsened. When this happens, it may indeed be a case… Read More »
Types of Medical Malpractice Claims
Medical malpractice is defined as the intentional negligence on the part of medical professionals that leads to an injury or serious circumstance of the person being treated. While not an uncommon occurrence, such a situation could create major problems in the lives of those affected and therefore it is important to know what kind… Read More »
What is the Difference in Malpractice and Negligence
People who go to a doctor or hospital to receive treatment put their trust in the medical professionals there to help them overcome their affliction. Sometimes the outcome is unfavorable and out of anyone’s hands, but sometimes it is due to the actions of a doctor or nurse that an additional injury is sustained… Read More »
What is Considered Malpractice?
When people go to the doctor or a hospital, there is an expectation that the care they receive will alleviate their pain or, at the very least, make the best effort possible to. Sometimes however, doctors and hospital professionals do not perform their job in such a way that meets this expectation and this… Read More »
Bus Accidents: Facts and Statistics
When one typically thinks of automobile accidents, one tends to think of cars and motorcycles. The fact is however that buses are also commonly involved in traffic accidents. The risk for injury and fatality is different of course than for smaller vehicles, which is why it is interesting to know about the facts and… Read More »