Rhode Island Wrongful Death Lawyers

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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 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 laws govern wrongful death?
Each state has drafted its own set of civil "wrongful death statutes," and some form of wrongful death claim action exists in all state jurisdictions today. While they all follow similar … 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
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 … more