Addressing Pre-Existing Conditions in Wrongful Death Claims: Your Rights Under the Law When a loved one with pre-existing health conditions dies due to someone else’s negligence, grieving families often face a devastating secondary blow: insurance companies claiming the death was “inevitable” due to the victim’s medical history. This cruel tactic preys on families’ grief and…

Exploring Damages in Wrongful Death Cases: What Can You Claim? The sudden loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or wrongful act is devastating beyond measure. While no amount of money can truly compensate for such a profound loss, wrongful death claims exist to provide financial support to surviving family members and…

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…

If you are in an unfortunate situation where you have to file a wrongful death lawsuit, there are some very important facts you need to know. Below are some definitions and explanations that will get you started in understanding what constitutes a wrongful death suit. This is just a basic overview, it is always recommended if…

The death of a loved one inevitably leaves family members with many unanswered questions. If a member of your family passed as the result of a wrongful death accident, then the questions become even more pressing. At Dashner Law, we have helped dozens of families get back on their feet after a wrongful death takes…