Even if a loved one never had a job, he or she might have contributed to the family in other ways. The plaintiff may be compensated for services the deceased person had been providing and would have continued to provide. This includes housekeeping, child rearing and similar activities. In some states…
Punitive damages are an extra monetary penalty against the party found legally responsible in a civil lawsuit. They are usually awarded because the defendant’s behavior was reckless or malicious. Some, but not all, jurisdictions allow plaintiffs to seek punitive damages in wrongful death cases…
If the person dies of the injuries that would have been the subject of the lawsuit, then the representative or heirs may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit; depending on the state, they may include the personal injury lawsuit, too. If the person who was injured dies of other causes…
In many states there are laws that allow for a wrongful death action to be taken against someone who causes the death of an unborn fetus, however, California is not one of those states.
Can I bring a wrongful death action based on the death of a child or an elderly person?
Yes. The calculation of damages, however, may be different than if a parent who supported a family had passed away. It is likely focus on the non-monetary contributions or the services that the deceased provided to the family.
Anyone who believes that they have suffered a wrongdoing (tort) or violation of their private rights can file a civil lawsuit. In a civil lawsuit, it is easier to prove someone is guilty of a wrongdoing than it is to prove someone is guilty of a crime in criminal court. In criminal proceedings…
Although states have differing approaches to awarding monetary damages in wrongful death lawsuits, most of them share some principles in common. Courts award damages for wrongful death based on varying theories, depending on…
An overview of the steps and process of filing a lawsuit against a commercial trucking company for a truck accident.
The physician-patient privilege is designed to help each patient feel free to tell the doctor the whole truth about what the patient is experiencing; that way, the doctor will have the best information for diagnosing and treating the patient. This privilege can be very important for the relationship between the doctor and the patient. When a patient passes away, however, what happens to the privilege?
At Stolpman Law Group, our lawyers believe those who are responsible for depriving someone of their ability to work and earn a living should be held accountable. You can depend on us to pursue full compensation for any loss of earning capacity resulting from an injury caused by negligence.
A brain injury, a back injury, a knee injury or any other injury may prevent you from returning to your specific type of work. If you find yourself in these circumstances, please contact the attorneys of Stolpman Law Group to arrange a free consultation about your case.
Do Not Admit to Guilt in Any Way
When talking to the police or highway patrol about the accident, it is important to be truthful, but to also keep your comments minimal. Limit yourself to asking if anyone was hurt. You should especially not: