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Can I get Punitive Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Yes, in most states punitive damages may be awarded in a wrongful death case if the defendant's actions were particularly reckless or heinous. Punitive damages can be awarded by a jury or … more
What Kind Of Damages Can I Get For A Wrongful Death?
Depending on the circumstance and state you can receive compensation for medical, funeral and burial expenses. Some states will allow compensation for the victim’s pain and suffering … more
What damages are awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in a wrongful death action are awarded. Courts have interpreted "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost … more

How Wrongdoing in a Civil Lawsuit is Investigated
Before damages can be recovered in a civil lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant is liable for damages. The court requires that the plaintiff prove liability by a standard known as “preponderance of the evidence.” Simply put, the plaintiff must prove that the allegations against the defendant are more likely true than not true. Plaintiffs are not held … more
What is E-Discovery?
It was not more than a decade ago when production of electronically stored information (ESI) was only seen in big or complicated civil cases. A lot has changed in the 21 st century and today many civil cases involve some sort of electronic discovery, or e-discovery to get to the truth of the issues being litigated. In many cases e-discovery can reduce copying costs and make important … more