Issues in Settling a Wrongful Death Claim

Each state has wrongful death statutes on its books which dictate who can make a claim for wrongful death and what damages they can recover. If you file a wrongful death claim in Ohio for the loss of a loved one, you may seek remuneration for loss of consortium, and in some cases support. When [...]

Wrongful Death Suit Filed After Incident Involving Drunk Driver

A wrongful death suit has been filed for two of three victims who were killed by a drunk driver. The driver had taken a bus trip to Reading Pennsylvania, where he attended a hockey game drinking to the point of intoxication. Even though he displayed obvious signs of drunkenness, servers continued to bring him drinks, [...]

Wrongful Death Due to Failure of a Product

If someone you love has died as a result of product failure, it is frustrating to make peace with reality and you are likely confused and angry. While nothing can resolve such a situation completely, the law does provide for recourse against companies selling defective products that may help you find closure and relief in [...]

Wrongful Death from Explosions

Accidents resulting in explosions can cause devastation rarely seen outside of war zones. Whether in the workplace, home, or public area, when an explosion occurs there is a high potential for loss of life. This is where lawyers experienced with wrongful death can help. Workplace explosions are among the most common. Particularly devastating are mining [...]

Family Files Wrongful Death Suit in Boating Accident

A Florida family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit for the loss of their son in a speedboat accident that occurred late last year. The family claims their son died as a result of the failure of the emergency response team. The young man was a champion speedboat racer. He was racing in a Key [...]

Family Sues Equipment Manufacturer for Wrongful Death

Tragedy struck in Texas last month when a 26-year-old man was killed in a snow-removal accident while working for his family’s landscaping company. The victim’s father has filed a lawsuit against Buyers Products Company of Ohio, the manufacturer of a salt-spreader the man was using at the time of his death. The suit also names [...]

Wrongful Death Claimed in Apartment Fire

Elevators can be deathtraps during a building fire. Such was the case with a 32-year-old Chicago woman when she was killed while returning to her building, unaware that a fire raged in an apartment above. The woman’s mother has filed a wrongful death claim in the case. The victim was returning to her apartment building [...]

Two Forms of Compensation in Wrongful Death Claims

Accidents that cause catastrophic injuries, such as paralysis or brain damage, can devastate both the injured victim as well as his or her family.  However, if that family member succumbs to his or her catastrophic injuries that were caused due to someone else’s negligence, it goes without saying that the surviving family members will suffer [...]

Wrongful Death Suit Settled in Mining Disaster

Few would argue that mining is among the most dangerous occupations. Sweating among pilings hundreds of feet underground poses all manner of risk; but when a company intentionally avoids repairing serious problems – indeed, denies they exist – a disaster is imminent. A settlement has been reached in lawsuit stemming from a devastating mining accident [...]

Wrongful Death from a Car Accident

If you have lost a loved one in a fatal car crash, there are things that you can do.  Unfortunately, nothing exists to bring your loved one back; however, experienced Ohio wrongful death lawyers can assist you with looking into your legal options with regard to securing monetary compensation for items such as doctor bills, [...]