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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Legal Negligence
Negligence is a term that is commonly used to mean that someone did not act with the appropriate level of care. However, when negligence is used as a legal term it has a very specific definition and in order for a person who sustained injuries in an accident to recover damages, each element of the legal definition of negligence must be satisfied. Generally, there are four elements that a …
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How to Prove Fault
In order to be compensated for injuries incurred in a personal injury lawsuit it is essential for the plaintiff to be able to prove that the defendant was at fault for causing the injuries. The plaintiff must prove the legal elements of the case by having the factual proof to meet each element of his or her cause of action. The Legal Case In order to prove fault in a personal injury …
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