When you have a loved one in a Maryland nursing home, you expect them to be safe. Sadly, that isn’t always the case. A family recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a facility in another state. What happened that led to the lawsuit? An 80-year-old woman was...
Wrongful Death
Who can bring a wrongful death suit in Virginia
Wrongful death lawsuits in Virginia usually result from the negligent actions of another person who assumes legal liability for the damages that they cause. Common examples of wrongful death include fatalities resulting from medical malpractice, auto accidents, and...
The statute of limitations in a wrongful death lawsuit
If you have considered filing a wrongful death lawsuit in Maryland on behalf of a loved one who passed away due to another person's negligence, you have a limited amount of time in which to do so. The time frame for filing is called the statute of limitations, and if...
Facts about a wrongful death settlement
A wrongful death settlement is a good start to compensate a person for the untimely, unnecessary death of a loved one. If death could've been avoided, it's important to seek justice for the survivors of the deceased. First, there are certain facts about seeking a...
When you can file a wrongful death lawsuit
Fatal motor vehicle accidents can be far-reaching and traumatizing for Maryland residents. They can also be financially devastating with exorbitant medical bills and funeral costs. If the deceased was the family breadwinner, survivors may worry about how they will...
What do people receive compensation for in a wrongful death case?
Losing a loved one is always difficult, but when families have no time to prepare for it and rely on the deceased for emotional or financial support, it creates an incredibly challenging situation. This is especially true if their loved one earned a significant amount...
Pursuing a wrongful death claim after a car accident
It is a sad reality that in America each year thousands of people die in car accidents. These deadly incidents are not just tragedies for those who lose their lives, but also for the family members they leave behind. The grieving over a sudden and unexpected loss such...
What are the legal options after a loved one dies in an accident?
It is a sad reality that every year in Maryland hundreds, if not thousands, of people die in so-called “accidents.” However, the fact is that many “accidents” are actually caused by someone’s negligent or reckless actions. Take car accidents, for example. These...
What type of help can a wrongful death claim provide?
A wrongful death claim for damages can help loved ones who have suffered the unexpected, and wrongful, loss of their loved one. The loss of a loved one in a fatal accident can, of course, be difficult and traumatizing which is why there are legal options, such as a...
Medical malpractice and filing a wrongful death action
When a loved one requires routine surgery or suddenly needs emergent care, much trust goes into the skills and knowledge of the medical providers treating his or her family member. Thus, when a family member is lost during such a procedure, it can come as a huge...