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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Should I hire a Wrongful Death Attorney?
If a loved one has died after an accident or injury caused by the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity, you should retain an experienced wrongful death attorney right …
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How are damages awarded?
Any damages awarded belong to the estate and pass as directed by the decedent's will or by state law if such things are not specified in the will
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Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Need to be Filed Within a Certain Time?
All personal injury lawsuits need to be filed with the court within a certain amount of time. This period of time is known as the statute of limitations. Each state has within its state’s statutes, statutes of limitations, for various types of legal cases that provide a certain amount of time for a potential plaintiff to file a lawsuit in state court or be forever barred from …
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The Stages of Personal Injury Lawsuit
Personal injury litigants should understand the different stages of a personal injury lawsuit. Each stage is an important part of determining whether or not a defendant is liable for the victim’s injuries. A personal injury attorney will represent you at each stage of the case and be available to answer any of your questions or address any of your concerns. Before a lawsuit is …
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