When a loved one loses their life due to another person’s negligence, it is classified as wrongful death. Dependents or direct beneficiaries of the deceased may be eligible for financial compensation due to this tragic event. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is overwhelming enough without the added stress of legal matters. If …
There is no average settlement for wrongful death. Each case has unique factors that affect the value, including the damages suffered, details of what happened, and even state laws. Even if calculating an average payout in these cases were possible, it would not inform you of how much your case might be worth or how …
What qualifies as a wrongful death lawsuit will vary from state to state, but generally, these legal actions allow surviving family members of those who pass away in personal injury accidents to recover damages. Like other types of negligence accidents, wrongful death claims usually settle without going to trial. However, it is sometimes necessary to …
The trauma and pain that come with losing a loved one due to another person’s negligence can change your life forever. While this is a confusing and challenging moment, you can file a claim to recover the damage incurred. However, it is imperative to understand the elements of wrongful death to help you make informed decisions …
The statute of limitations for wrongful death in Alabama is generally two years under the state’s wrongful death law. This is the same period assigned to wrongful death cases under Ala. Code § 6-2-38. In many ways, wrongful death claims are a sort of extension of a personal injury claim. When a victim of a …
In most cases, the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Louisiana is just one year. This is among the shortest filing windows for wrongful death – or other types of personal injuries – nationwide. Under La. Civ. Code Art. 2315.2, survivors must initiate a Louisiana wrongful death lawsuit before the first anniversary of the …
Miss. Code Ann. § 15-1-49 sets the statute of limitations for wrongful death in Mississippi. Under this law, you must file a lawsuit by the third anniversary of your loved one’s death, in most cases. However, the circumstances of the accident could alter this. Occasionally, we will handle a claim where the fatal injuries occurred …
Some life insurance policies provide additional benefits when the policyholder suffers an accidental death. When these benefits are double the standard compensation, this is known as a “double indemnity” claim. While these policies seem straightforward, insurers often deny these claims. If you have a wrongful death case and a life insurance policy that includes double …
