Types of Damages That Can be Claimed in a Wrongful Death Case Losing a loved one is an emotionally devastating experience, especially when their death is the result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions. In such tragic situations, surviving family members may have legal recourse through a wrongful death lawsuit. One critical aspect of…

What if the Deceased Had a Pre-Existing Condition? Navigating Wrongful Death Claims Introduction: Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful actions is a devastating experience. When pursuing a wrongful death claim, questions and concerns often arise, especially if the deceased had a pre-existing medical condition. In this blog, we will explore…

The many things a wrongful death attorney does is help grieving family members. At The Dashner Law Firm, our experienced wrongful death attorney will be by your side throughout the whole process. Our team can investigate the circumstances that led to your loved one’s death, identify the responsible party, advise you of your legal rights,…

Do I Have A Strong Case For A Wrongful Death Claim With An Attorney? When it comes to wrongful death cases, proving that the death was caused by someone else’s negligence can be difficult. An experienced wrongful death attorney will be familiar with the law and will know how to build a strong case on…

What a Wrongful Death Lawsuit is When a person’s negligent actions cause the death of another person, an eligible family member may be entitled to bring a wrogful death lawsuit to court. Depending on the circumstances, a criminal prosecution may also be brought to court, but the wrongful death suit itself is civil in nature, and therefore…

Emotional distress (also known as mental anguish) is often extreme after a wrongful death, but it can be hard to prove. After all, psychological symptoms are not visible, and it may be difficult to prove to a jury that they exist. Read on to learn more about mental anguish and how to recover emotional damages in…

Who Gets The Money In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit? In the United States, wrongful death lawsuits are governed by state law. Each state has its own definition of wrongful death, but generally, wrongful death occurs when someone is killed as a result of another person or entity’s negligence or wrongful act. Wrongful death lawsuits are…

Our sense of justice is pricked when a family member passes away too soon, especially when negligence was to blame. Because they are frequently preventable, these incidents—legally referred to as “wrongful death” cases—always seem much harsher than illnesses-related deaths. The Dashner Law firm wrongful death attorneys will be with you side by side to seek…

Mistakes to Avoid in Wrongful Death Claims If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may be considering pursuing a wrongful death claim. While taking legal action can be an important step in seeking justice and accountability, it is important to avoid making common mistakes that could jeopardize your case….

The Legal Definition of Wrongful Death When people talk about suing for wrongful death, it can come from experiencing a great tragedy in their lives. However, because something is a tragedy does not mean it is technically a wrongful death based on the opinion of the law. The best way to find out for sure…