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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
What Is A Wrongful Death Claim?
Wrongful death is defined as the taking of the life of an individual resulting from the willful or negligent act of another person or persons. more
What Kind Of Attorney Handles Wrongful Death Claims?
Generally, a personal injury attorney will be able to help you with a wrongful death claim. Because of the complexity involved in a wrongful death claim it is not advised that you try to … 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
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