Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is one of the hardest experiences a family can face. Beyond the emotional pain, there are also legal and financial questions that need answers during an already difficult time. In California, affected families may have two distinct legal actions to consider: a wrongful death claim and […]
Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence leaves a void no legal outcome can truly fill. Yet when a death could have been prevented, California law gives families in Glendale a way to seek accountability through a wrongful death claim. These civil actions can’t undo the loss, but they can help ease the […]
A wrongful death lawsuit in Georgia must be filed within two years of the date of death. The surviving spouse has the first right to file, followed by children, parents, and the estate representative. Recoverable damages include the full value of the deceased’s life, both economic and intangible, with no cap on compensatory damages. What […]
Arizona’s wrongful death statute (A.R.S. §§ 12-611 to 12-613) allows surviving spouses, children, parents, and personal representatives to seek damages when someone dies due to another’s negligence, wrongful act, or default. Claims must be filed within two years of the date of death. Arizona imposes no cap on wrongful death damages, and comparative negligence applies […]
Navigating the wrongful death of a loved one can be incredibly painful, frustrating, and stressful. For many families and dependents, wrongful death laws provide necessary protection and a means to recover compensation that they otherwise would have received from their loved one. During the difficult weeks and months following a wrongful death – a death […]
Filing diminished value claims by state is a strategic move for individuals who have experienced a significant decrease in the value of their vehicle and deserve compensation for the reduced market value of the vehicle. Filing diminished value claims is particularly crucial if you plan to sell or trade in your vehicle in the future, […]
Minimum car insurance requirements vary from state to state in the United States. Understanding the minimum car insurance requirements in each state is crucial for drivers, insurance seekers, and policyholders. Each state sets its own rules regarding the types and amounts of coverage drivers must carry. This guide provides an overview of the mandatory auto […]
The ability to file a wrongful death lawsuit for the loss of an unborn child or fetus varies greatly from state to state within the United States. In some states, the legal system allows for lawsuits for the wrongful death of a fetus or unborn child, recognizing the fetus as a potential victim of wrongful […]
A car accident can be a traumatic event with potential serious physical consequences. For pregnant women, this risk is even graver as it could potentially lead to a miscarriage. The sudden impact, stress and trauma associated with a car accident can induce complications in pregnancy, including miscarriage. A miscarriage, defined as the loss of pregnancy […]
About 42,789 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the United States in 2024, according to the National Safety Council. That means more than 117 people lost their lives on U.S. roads each day. In Texas, 3,896 traffic deaths were reported in 2021, one of the highest totals nationwide. Globally, road crashes kill about 1.19 […]
A survival action, governed by the Texas Survival Statute, is a legal recourse available to the estate of a deceased person who suffered injury that led to their death. It allows the estate to pursue a claim for damages suffered by the deceased from the time of injury until their death. These can include medical […]
The average person in a developed country has a 1 in 100-lifetime risk of being killed in a road traffic accident, and a 1 in 3-lifetime risk of being injured. These statistics are part of the motivation behind the ambitious goal set by the United Nations in its 2015 Agenda for Sustainable Development to halve the […]
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) most recent finalized report, in 2016 there were 37,806 fatal car accidents. Texas’ roadways were some of the most significant contributors to this tragic tally, accounting for about 1/10th of all deaths – a per capita rate that is over 7,000% higher than the state with […]
The National Safety Council reported that were more than 40,000 traffic-related fatalities and 4.5 million traffic-related injuries on U.S. roads and highways in 2017. Data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) estimated that 132,000 of those traffic-related injuries were a result of red light runners causing crashes. Red-light running is the leading cause for crashes in the […]
Amusement parks and water parks alike are a great way for families to spend time together and escape the summer heat. As water parks compete for business, more and more elaborate water slides and dangerous rides are created to provide a thrill for their customers. However, shortcuts are often taken in regard to a water […]
Car seat failures are a real concern for parents. Child safety seat laws have changed over the years, and children under the age of eight years ride in a child safety seat as opposed to using a seatbelt alone. Additional clarity is provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which states that children should be in rear-facing seats […]
Texas Workers are More Likely to Die Than Workers in Any Other State While the state of Texas may be a strong economic engine, growth does not tell the whole story. More workers die here than in any other state. Federal data concluded that a Texas worker is 12% more likely to be killed on the […]
Drowning is the #1 Leading Cause of Unintentional Death Worldwide In the summer, children and adults alike head to the pool to cool off and relax. As fun as the pool can be, pools also pose a serious risk. Pool accidents can occur anywhere from private pools, to public pools, amusement parks, hotels, motels, city […]
What You Need to Know About Premises Liability and Swimming Pools Summer is the perfect time for families and friends to enjoy the great outdoors and take advantage of the pool. Texas has many miles of Gulf coastline, rivers, lakes, waterparks, and swimming pools. Swimming is one of the most popular athletic activities in the […]
In 2014, SUV sales in the U.S. topped passenger sedans for the first time in history. They now account for over 60 percent of all privately-owned vehicles on the road. The sales discrepancy has reached such proportions that Fiat Chrysler has completely discontinued sales of most passenger cars in the United States and Ford has […]
On September 3, 2018, 24-year-old Jacoby Stoneking died from injuries sustained the previous day after an scooter accident on an electric Lime scooter. Police are not ruling out the accident as a crash, but his family is not convinced. Stoneking’s father, Jack, told news outlets that following the accident, his son informed a friend about […]
When someone dies as a result of an accident of some kind, the family of the deceased person may have a right to file a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death claims are heard in civil court. The claim is filed by the surviving family member(s) in order to seek compensation for the death. In Texas, […]
A wrongful death lawsuit in Texas allows the surviving spouse, children, or parents of a deceased person to seek financial compensation when the death was caused by another party’s negligence or wrongful act. Families have two years from the date of death to file. Wrongful death Texas law also allows a separate survival action to […]
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