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October 4, 2024

Who has the legal right to file a wrongful death lawsuit?

If someone you love gets fatally injured by someone else who had a legal duty to provide for their safety, then you might be eligible to file a lawsuit and recover compensation.Not every fatality rises to the legal level of a wrongful death case, though, and your rights to pursue a claim could be limited based on your specific relation to your loved one. So, who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? It depends on your relationship with your loved one, the state you’re living in, and whether anyone else is attempting to seek out a claim. Let’s breakdown everything below.

Personal Injury

October 4, 2024

What is the average payout in a wrongful death suit?

An individual’s life is irreplaceable, so you can imagine just how difficult it is to place an economic value on the losses associated with a wrongful death accident.Considering this, it makes sense that the average wrongful death settlement ranges somewhere between a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Depending on the situation, this figure can easily exceed $1 million, but every wrongful death case is unique. Learn more about what you can expect with a settlement if you plan on seeking out a wrongful death claim below.

Personal Injury

October 4, 2024

How much can you expect from a truck accident settlement?

The true financial impacts of trucking crashes across the United States are monumental. Estimates calculated by the FMCSA in 2024 suggest that a trucking accident that causes a death results in average losses exceeding $3.6 million. A trucking accident that results in any type of injury usually costs around $200,000 to recover from.

Auto Accidents

October 4, 2024

Why hiring a truck accident lawyer is crucial for your case

Recent estimates suggest that 72% of the country’s goods were transported by dedicated truckers in 2022. With so many truckers traversing highways across the US every day, it makes sense that accidents happen on a regular basis, too.

Auto Accidents

September 9, 2024

Wrongful Death vs. Medical Malpractice

Incredibly, the CDC confirms that more global citizens perish each year from medical errors and poor quality healthcare services than from a lack of access to them! Each year, around 400,000 Americans are fatally injured by poor healthcare and medical malpractice.Medical malpractice that leads to a fatality could result in a wrongful death claim.

Personal Injury

September 9, 2024

Who May Be Held Liable for a Truck Accident?

Recent statistics show that fatal truck accidents are up by over 49% in the past ten years, with over 5,936 people getting fatally injured in trucking crashes in 2022 alone. Even when a trucking crash isn’t fatal for the victim, it can still cause a lifetime of losses as the person attempts to recover.After a truck accident, it’s crucial to determine what caused the incident. If someone else’s negligence caused the crash, then you could have the option of filing a legal claim for financial compensation.

Auto Accidents

September 9, 2024

What Type of Evidence Is Needed to Prove Negligence in a Truck Accident Case?

Truckers play an integral role in our society, transporting about 72% of our entire nation’s freight to where it needs to go. Truckers also have a massive responsibility to remain as vigilant as possible at all times when they’re on the clock.Unfortunately, one minor mistake could result in a devastating crash.If you’re involved in a trucking accident, then it will be up to you to prove what happened and who was responsible. That said, you need to know what types of evidence can be used to prove negligence in a truck accident case. The negligent party will assume legal liability, meaning they’ll be responsible for the financial losses associated with the crash.

Auto Accidents

Accident Reporting

September 9, 2024

Can You Sue a Hotel for Hidden Cameras? Legal Insights and Your Rights

Every successful hotel should have some form of surveillance system in place, including cameras that are strategically placed to overlook common areas and the reception desk. Recent reports suggest that about 95% of hotels are currently investing in security cameras to protect customers, staff, and their business. All that said, is it legal to have cameras in hotel rooms?

Personal Injury

July 24, 2024

Most Common Types of Personal Injury Cases

Personal injuries are currently the 4th leading cause of death in America. Even when these injuries don’t result in a fatality, they can lead to a lifetime of losses.Under the law, when someone else commits a tort, or a wrongful act that isn’t necessarily a crime, that leads to an injury and losses on your part, you have legal recourse. Typically, you can file a personal injury lawsuit. This legal claim will help you secure compensation for your losses.Here's a list of the most common types of personal injury cases, each representing a unique scenario where individuals can seek financial compensation for their injuries:

Personal Injury