WRONGFUL DEATH PROCEEDS IN TENNESSEE
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Posted on August 2, 2011 by Morgan Adams
I have been asked by families (and defendants) where the money in a wrongful death case goes in Tennessee. In Tennessee the wrongful death proceeds are distributed under the laws of intestate succession. Kline v. Eyrich, 69 S.W.3d 197, 202 n.3 (Tenn. 2002).
The proceeds of a wrongful death case, unlike an injury case, pass free of creditors' claims. Tenn. Code Ann. sec. 20-5-108(b) and 20-5-106. Foster v. Jeffers, 813 S.W.2d 449 (Tenn. App. 1991).
Tennessee Code Section 31-2-104 sets out the rules for intestate (dies without a will) succession:
(a) The intestate share of the surviving spouse is:
(1) If there is no surviving issue of the decedent, the entire intestate estate; or
(2) If there are surviving issue of the decedent, either one-third ( 1/3 ) or a child's share of the entire intestate estate, whichever is greater.
(b) The part of the intestate estate not passing to the surviving spouse under subsection (a) or the entire intestate estate if there is no surviving spouse, passes as follows:
(1) To the issue of the decedent; if they are all of the same degree of kinship to the decedent they take equally, but if of unequal degree, then those of more remote degree take by representation;
(2) If there is no surviving issue, to the decedent's parent or parents equally;
(3) If there is no surviving issue or parent, to the brothers and sisters and the issue of each deceased brother and sister by representation; if there is no surviving brother or sister, the issue of brothers and sisters take by representation; or
(4) If there is no surviving issue, parent, or issue of a parent, but the decedent is survived by one or more grandparents or issue of grandparents, half of the estate passes to the paternal grandparents if both survive, or to the surviving paternal grandparent or to the issue of the paternal grandparents if both are deceased, the issue taking equally if they are all of the same degree of kinship to the decedent, but if of unequal degree those of more remote degree take by representation; and the other half passes to the maternal relatives in the same manner; but if there is no surviving grandparent or issue of grandparent on either the paternal or maternal side, the entire estate passes to the relatives on the other side in the same manner as the half.
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$2,000, 000 Settlement for Car Crash Death of 74 Year Old Man
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Posted on Dec 27, 2004
Our firm, together with my friend, Rob Jenner, of Janet, Jenner and Suggs, of Baltimore, Maryland represented the family of a 74 year old man killed when he drove his car into the back of a tow truck that had stopped in the "fast lane" of southbound 495 in Prince George's County, Maryland.
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Lorton, VA DUI Death
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Posted on Aug 05, 2008 According to published reports, this past weekend Robert L. Thomas, 53, fell victim to a drunk driver as he drove along Route 1 in Lorton, VA. The accident involved a head-on crash when a car driven by Alfredo Martinez Rivera, 31, evidently veered across the multi-lane road to hit the victim's vehicle. Thomas died at the scene and his front-seat passenger was transported to Inova Fairfax to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police suspect that alcohol and speed were factors in the incident and have charged Martinez Rivera with aggravated involuntary manslaughter and a DWI. This is another tragic consequence of driving while intoxicated. In addition to criminal penalties, Martinez Rivera, if guilty as charged, will likely face a civil lawsuit for compensation and punitive damages to Mr. Thomas' family.back to top
Wrongful Death Damages in Virginia
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Seattle unlawful death Attorney | Gig Harbor woman killed by drunk driver
Risk of drinking and driving can not enough to stress. As a Seattle car accident lawyer see I all too many cases of people, whose Autofahrer life by drunks on the head has made. Candice Baima lost late Sunday night gig Harbor, her life after a frontal collision with 63-year-old drivers that have according to kirotv.com view influenced by state troopers. Mrs Baima died at the scene of the accident and her 14-year-old daughter, who was in the car with her, was taken to Mary Hospital bridge. The other driver was taken to hospital in St. Joseph.
Like many serious car accidents, at least one child without a mother has left this tragedy. Mrs Baima family can not substitute for the loss he has suffered, and its focus in this particularly difficult time is certainly on the loss of a beloved grief. Unfortunately, they are not alone. Almost one-third of more than 30,000 deaths in 2009 were alcohol related, according to the Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC). This statistic is a shocking reflection on a problem in our society.
If you have lost an in a drunk driving accident, is your first priority for the emotional health of your survivor family. However during this devastating time, it is easy to see for your rights. If you lost a major source of family income, or incurred considerable medical bills, can your family financial hardship in addition to emotional difficulties compared to. You need a compassionate, dedicated Bellevue car accident lawyer to your rights to protect, while you take care of the well-being of your family. Jason Epstein of lawyer, who work hard an experienced car accident, pay attention to your financial and legal requirements. Contact for more information and a free adviceJason, with premier law group at (206) 285-1743.
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Seattle Wrongful Death Lawyer | Gig Harbor Woman Killed by Drunk Driver
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The danger of drinking and driving cannot be overstated. As a Seattle car accident lawyer, I see entirely too many cases of people whose lives have been turned upside down by drunk drivers. Late Sunday night, Candice Baima of Gig Harbor lost her life after a head-on collision with a 63-year-old driver who is believed by state troopers to have been under the influence, according to KIROTV.com. Ms. Baima died at the scene of the accident, and her 14-year-old daughter, who was in the car with her, was taken to Mary Bridge Hospital. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to St. Joseph Hospital.
As is the case in many fatal car accidents, this tragedy has left at least one child without a mother. Ms. Baima’s family can never replace the loss that it has suffered, and certainly their focus at this terribly difficult time will be on mourning the loss of a loved one. Sadly, they are not alone. Nearly one third of the over 30,000 traffic fatalities that occurred in 2009 were alcohol related, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This statistic is a shocking reflection of a big problem in our society.
If you have lost a loved one in a drunk driving accident, your first priority is for the emotional health of your surviving family. However, during this devastating time, it is easy for your legal rights to be overlooked. If you have lost a primary source of family income, or incurred significant medical bills, your family may be facing financial hardship in addition to emotional hardship. You need a compassionate, dedicated Bellevue car accident attorney to protect your legal rights while you look after the well-being of your family. Jason Epstein is an experienced car accident lawyer who will work hard to look out for your financial and legal needs. For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
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Michael Jackson’s Doctor in Wrongful Death Trial
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The trial against Dr. Conrad Murray for his role in the tragic death of world renowned pop star Michael Jackson began last week in California at the Los Angeles Superior Court. Joe Jackson, Michael’s father, brought involuntary manslaughter charges against the 58-year-old cardiologist, who he believes is responsible for Michael Jackson’s untimely demise. At the time of Jackson’s death, Dr. Conrad Murray was employed as Michael’s personal physician, prescribing him multiple medications. Dr. Murray pled not guilty to the charges against him in January, although there is evidence suggesting his negligence as the cause of Jackson’s death. Under Dr. Conrad Murray’s care, Michael was prescribed propofol (among other medications) as a sleep aid, a medication which is usually used as an anesthetic in hospitals. Autopsy reports ruled a fatal dosage of the drug as the cause of Michael Jackson’s death.
On September 27, 2011, opening statements for the case against Dr. Murray were given by the defense, prosecution, and a few witnesses in front of a jury of 11. In their opening statements, the prosecution depicted Dr. Conrad Murray as greedy and money-hungry, while the defense claimed that Michael Jackson administered a fatal cocktail of prescription drugs himself. If convicted, Dr. Conrad Murray faces the loss of his medical license and up to four years in a California federal prison.
Prosecutor David Walgren opened with a graphic photo of Michael Jackson dead on a gurney, citing that Dr. Conrad Murray “repeatedly acted with gross negligence, repeatedly denied care, appropriate care, to his patient, Michael Jackson, and it was Dr. Murray’s repeated incompetent and unskilled acts that led to Michael Jackson’s death.” Murray acquired excessive amounts of the anesthetic propofol for Jackson to help him sleep, an action which Walgren says was motivated by money and not ethics, as Dr. Murray was paid $150,000 a month to tend to Michael Jackson.
Dr. Murray’s defense attorney Ed Chernoff blamed Michael Jackson’s death on a self-administered amount of medications not prescribed by Dr. Conrad Murray; Jackson took “enough to put six of you to sleep and he did this when Dr. Murray was not around,” Chernoff said. Chernoff said that Michael had ingested Demerol, prescribed by another doctor, in addition to the propofol that was administered to Jackson by Dr. Murray. The defense claimed that Michael died so quickly, that when Dr. Conrad Murray came in and found him, there was no time to revive him or machinery to do so.
The first witness for the prosecution, producer Kenny Ortega said of Michael’s condition at a rehearsal for his This Is It world tour: “He appeared lost and a little incoherent. I did not feel he was well.” A week before the pop star’s untimely death, Michael Jackson didn’t participate in the rehearsal due to his frail state. An executive from the concert promoter AEG, Paul Gongaware, testified that he negotiated with Dr. Conrad Murray to be Michael’s personal doctor. Gongaware said that Dr. Murray initially requested 5 million dollars to which Gongaware rejected, but Murray finally agreed to a contract of $150,000 a month for his duties as Michael’s personal physician.
In attendance at the trial were Jackson’s parents and siblings who heard the opening statements by the defense and prosecution on Tuesday.
$18 Million Verdict for Wrongful Death Caused by Fentanyl Transdermal Patch
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An Illinois Appellate Court has upheld an $18 million verdict against Janssen Pharmaceuticals for the wrongful death of a woman, Janice DiCosolo who died after using the company’s Duragesic prescription transdermal patch.The defective pain patch was designed to release 1.7 ng/mL of the powerful narcotic painkiller fentanyl, which is a powerful opiate-based analgesic 60 to 80 times stronger than morphine. DiCosolo, who died of cardiac arrest, was found to have 28.2 ng/mL of fentanyl in her system at the time of her death.
The level of fentanyl was so high that the coroner at first concluded that the woman had committed suicide, but the day after the DiCosolo’s death, Janssen Pharmaceuticals announced an “Urgent Class I Drug Recall” of the same lot of the drug that included DiCosolo’s patch. The recall notice indicated that a small number of the patches might leak medication along one side of the patch causing increased exposure to fentanyl.
The drug company appealed the $18 million jury verdict claiming insufficient evidence had been presented to conclude that the defective pain patch malfunctioned to permit the jury to infer a “non-specific defect” caused her death. The pharmaceutical company argued that DiCosolo’s family had to explain the exact mechanics of the failure of the defective pain patch. The drug company’s position was that failing to require such a showing was akin to allowing the defect in a product liability case be proven simply by the fact that a person was injured.
The court rejected this position and found that sufficient circumstantial evidence was presented to support a finding that the transdermal pain patch was defective. The court specifically relied on evidence that the fentanyl transdermal pain patch was the only source of the fentanyl that was being used by DiCosolo and that the coroner had ruled that she died from an overdose of fentanyl. Other evidence that the patch was defective included the fact that the patch was part of a lot that was recalled for exactly the risk that killed DiCosolo – the delivery of an unsafe dose of fentanyl. The court pointed out that while the mere fact that DiCosolo died did not prove a defect, that is not the same thing as saying the patch delivered an excessive amount of fentanyl, which caused her death.
While pain patches can provide relief to those with severe pain, there is a serious risk of overdose from the drug being released into the body at too rapid a rate. The FDA has been aware of the potential problems associated with defective transdermal pain patches dating back to 1995 when it began issuing recalls of transdermal patches and new product labeling requirements. Potentially fatal overdoses can occur when a transdermal patch administers fentanyl too rapidly because the patch is defective, which may include being cut or otherwise defective so that the powerful narcotic painkiller leaks causing the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream at an unsafe rate. Fentanyl transdermal patches may cause respiratory depression, respiratory arrest and even death.
Montlick and Associates represents those throughout Georgia who suffer injury or wrongful death caused by defective products, and we will review potential claims involving defective transdermal pain patches. Our Georgia Fentanyl transdermal patch lawyers are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia and the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller cities and rural areas in the state. No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us online at www.montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.
Chicago Roofing Accident Causes Worker Death
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A roofer working on a building on West Superior Street became tangled in ropes as he was being lowered. Authorities said his chest was crushed, and he passed away at Northwestern Memorial Hospital within a few hours. Construction workers, especially roofers, encounter many serious hazards that can cause an injury or death. Improper safety systems and lack of training means that roofers must be mindful of the risk of falling when they go to the jobsite.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) notes that the number one cause of death for construction workers are falls. Unprotected edges should have either a guardrail, safety net, or personal fall arrest system. Roofs with hazardous surfaces, such as those with skylights, must be roped off. An average of 540 workers dies every year from falling off buildings, ladders, or scaffolds. Employers must maintain safe hoists, ropes, and auxiliary equipment and have guidelines to conduct periodic inspections of equipment.
At a minimum, employers must address each of these potential hazards:
- Do hoists have limit devices to ensure safety?
- Are weight loads for hoists marked for the operator?
- Are hoist controls visibly marked?
- Do hoists have working warning devices?
- Are hoist ropes maintained at proper length for full range of movement?
- Are contact points between ropes guarded?
- Are kinked ropes or substitutes discarded?
- Are only trained employees allowed to use hazardous equipment?
NIOSH also recommends that employers train workers to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions and have a safety supervisor inspect equipment before use. Checking for wear and tear and other conditions that could make the items faulty is crucial. With safety training, each worker should understand their role in monitoring for hazards as they complete their work. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that employers provide safety training and keep a log of the dates that workers are certified. Retraining is highly advised. In late August the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hosted a “Prevention Through Design” conference to address workplace safety and design methods to prevent worker injuries and death.
An individual has a right to seek legal action if their employer or a third party causes the workplace accident. An employer who is negligent or careless or a manufacturer who sells a faulty part or piece of equipment can be charged with the injury or death. The Chicago wrongful death lawyer Robert I. Briskman, Esq. will take action to pursue compensation for funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and other costs. Briskman Briskman & Greenberg is a respected law firm known for getting their clients results. Their team of Chicago wrongful death attorneys will help your family with all the legal challenges so you can focus on spending time with your loved ones. To learn more, visit http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com or call 877-595-HURT (4878).
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Robert Briskman is a Chicago wrongful death attorney and Chicago wrongful death lawyer with Briskman Briskman & Greenberg. To learn more call 1.877.595.4878 or visit http://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/.
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Driver Involved in Fatal Infant Death Files Lawsuit Against the City of Huntington Beach
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September 29, 2011 - According to reports a woman that was involved in an accident leading to the death of an infant has filed a lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach.
According to reports Caryl Johnson age 53 of Huntington Beach has filed a lawsuit against the city of Huntington Beach, stemming from a chain reaction accident last year. The accident killed an infant from Australia, while being pushed in a stroller by her mother.
Johnson’s lawsuit filed September 16th in Orange County Superior Court states her car was struck from behind while she was stopped by a distracted driver, causing her vehicle to be pushed into the crosswalk and into the pedestrians.
Johnson claims to have been permanently disabled and suffers emotional scars; her husband is also listed as a plaintiff in the suit and alleges loss of consortium against the defendants. He lists that his wife is unable to perform duties as a spouse, work or services. ?
According to police reports, September 7, 2010 at the time of the accident, Johnson complained of neck and back pain.
Johnson’s lawsuit is suing Huntington Beach for allegedly maintaining a dangerous intersection at the location where the accident occurred on Croupier Drive and Sprindale Street. The lawsuit also names driver Robert Anthony Casares, age 50 of Huntington Beach for negligence.
According to police reports Casares who was driving a Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on Springdale Drive, caused the car accident when he did not see Johnson stopped in front of him. Casares was fixing his laptop from falling off the seat after going over railroad tracks on Springdale, according to police reports. The Huntington Beach car accident lawyer at Ehline Law Firm PC drives in this area and can verify that is dangerous. To learn more about government claims, contact:
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Defense Seeking $900k Fee Request in Charlottesville Death Case
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Posted on Sep 28, 2011
A case that was about to set a record with a combined verdict of over $10 million in a wrongful death case hit some snags when it was exposed that one of the victims, Isaiah Lester, posted Facebook photos that indicated he mispresented the extent of his injuries. His attorney, Matthew B. Murray, a partner at Richmond-based law firm Allen, Allen, Allen & Allen, was shown to have knowledge of these photos and to have deliberately concealed evidence.
With the verdict being dramatically cut by Judge Edward L. Hogshire, Murray's firm is now busy trying to stem fees claimed by the defense firm for Allied Concrete, Patten Boggs.
The two primary issues lie in determining whether the Allen firm is held responsible for the misconduct of Murray, who they claim "acted alone and outside the scope of his employment."
However, this was countered by Benjamin G. Chew, counsel for the concrete company. He believes that the actions of Murray were "within the course of his employment."
Besides that debate, there is also a struggle going on between the two parties over what could amount to a $900,000 bill for attorney fees for Allied's lawyers. Chew brought in Charlottesville lawyer J. Brian Jackson, who said that he regularly charges $475 per hour for high profile cases like the one involving Lester. At that rate, the attorney's fees would indeed come out to the $900,000 requested in sanctions by the defense.
Murray's counsel countered this argument by presenting Richmond lawyer Gary A. Kalbaugh Jr. who said he charges a rate of $185 per hour.
These wildly different rates will be the cause of debate as the case moves forward, with the attorneys for Lester and Murray getting the last word, with 10 more days to file any extra materials.
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$25 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Fatal Hazing Incident
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With the school at University of Georgia and other colleges and universities having recently started, your college-bound young adult may be asked to join the Greek System and become part of a fraternity or sorority.
While the Greek system can provide an opportunity to develop future contacts, build a social network at a university and obtain access to a wide range of social and recreational activities, there is also a darker side to the fraternity and sorority experience. Pledge initiation, rituals and hazing that are a frequent part of the fraternity and sorority experience are often portrayed in movies and television as harmless hijinks. However, many times each year college hazing incidents result in serious injury or wrongful death.
Pledge initiation often involves ritual practices like hazing by a fraternity or sorority to bring about a sense of close bonding. Hazing is designed to provide shared experiences frequently under adverse, stressful or physically challenging conditions that promote a tight camaraderie among the members of the organization. While these experiences may be unpleasant or downright painful during the time they are experienced, they theoretically are looked back on by members with humor.
Unfortunately, many times hazing includes dangerous practices such as forced consumption of alcohol that result in catastrophic injuries or even wrongful death. A $25 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed resulting from the tragic hazing death of a Cornell University sophomore. The mother of the fraternity hazing victim has alleged in her wrongful death lawsuit that fraternity members allegedly blindfolded and bound the hands and feet of her son before kidnapping him. The wrongful death hazing lawsuit also alleges that the fraternity pledge was forced to drink so much that he died of alcohol poisoning.
Although fraternities and sororities are often associated with hazing activities, hazing may be experienced in a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs. A study entitled the National Study of Student Hazing conducted by professors at the University of Maine found that 55 percent of all college and university students that participate in sports, clubs and organizations experience hazing. While 70 percent of those involved in Greek organizations and varsity sports teams indicated having experienced hazing incidents, these incidents were even reported by members of honors societies (20 percent) and academic clubs (28 percent).
Common hazing practices reported in the University of Maine study include forced alcohol consumption, humiliation, sex acts, sleep deprivation and isolation. Perhaps, the most surprising aspect of these hazing practices is that they are often carried out in public. Students in the study reported that 25 percent of the time an advisor, coach and/or alumni was aware of the hazing incident.
Hazing can lead to permanent life-threatening injuries including alcohol poisoning, serious head injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and wrongful death. When students are forced to consume large quantities of alcohol, subject to physical restraints or deprived of adequate sleep by being woken throughout the night to be forced to submit to acts of humiliation, the results can be tragic. If your child is the victim of hazing and suffers injury or wrongful death, contact the experienced Georgia personal injury lawyers at Montlick and Associates. We have been fighting for the rights of accident victims throughout Georgia for over 27 years.
Our Georgia personal injury attorneys are available to assist clients throughout all of Georgia and the Southeast, including but not limited to Albany, Athens, Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Gainesville, Macon, Marietta, Rome, Roswell, Savannah, Smyrna, Valdosta, Warner Robins and all smaller cities and rural areas in the state. No matter where you are located our attorneys are just a phone call away, and we will even come to you. Call us 24 hours a day/7 days a week for your Free Consultation at 1-800-LAW-NEED (1-800-529-6333). You can also visit us online at www.montlick.com and use our Free Case Evaluation Form or 24-hour Live Online Chat.
Virginia's largest wrongful death verdict reduced after Facebook photos erased
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A Virginia judge has greatly reduced one of the largest wrongful death verdicts ever in this state after it was disclosed that a plaintiff's Facebook postings had been deleted and that a judge had been lied to about the postings.
This case underscores valuable lessons for claimants:
(1) never hide stuff from your lawyer
(2) always, always tell the truth
(3) stop posting silly stuff about yourself on Facebook
(4) never exagerate your claim
Its all here in this opinon where the Virginia Judge Takes Millions of Wrongful Death Verdict After Facebook deletions are disclosed.
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Bellevue Wrongful Death Attorney | Man Killed by Fence Post
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No one ever wants or expects to be in a car accident, but most of us know what simple steps we can take to maximize the chances of safety if we become the victim of one of the millions of car accidents that do happen every year across the country and right here in Washington State. As a Bellevue car accident attorney, I know that most people do make it through car accidents safely, but I also know that even the precautions we can take do not always keep us safe. KIROTV.com reports on a tragic single-vehicle accident that happened late Sunday night in unincorporated Maple Valley. There are not a lot of details available to the public in this incident, but it involved a car that crashed into a picket fence, killing the driver. The man, who has not been identified, was apparently wearing his seatbelt – police deputies say he could have survived the crash – and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, but a 2 x 4 from the fence came through the car, turning what could have been a minor incident tragic.
The vast majority of car accidents in the United States do not result in injury, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports over 30,000 fatalities annually in motor vehicle accidents. As this terrible situation demonstrates, some of those fatalities were to people who made the conscious effort to take advantage of the safety features of their car. There will, sadly, be cases in which despite best efforts, people will be seriously, or even fatally injured. The biggest factor in driving over which we have no control is the actions of the other drivers on the road.
If you have lost a family member in a fatal car accident, your first concern needs to be mourning your loss and healing the emotional health of your family. The loss of your loved one can never be recovered, and your attention will of course be on things apart from money. However, if your family’s tragedy was caused by the negligence of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation which, while it will not heal your emotional wounds, may mitigate the financial damage that the loss of a bread winner may entail. During this difficult time, you need an experienced, compassionate car accident attorney who can focus on protecting your legal interests while you care for your family. Jason Epstein is a dynamic Maple Valley car accident lawyer who has helped many clients recover financial compensation. For more information, and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at (206)285-1743.
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Seattle Wrongful Death Attorney | Man Survives Collision With Train
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Komonews.com reports that a pick-up truck was struck by an Amtrak train near Vancouver, WA on Monday. The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital after the accident, and fortunately, suffered only minor injuries. There was no other passenger, and there apparently was no damage to the railroad or the crossing. As a Seattle personal injury attorney, I know how important it is to respect the danger that railroad crossings represent. A train cannot stop quickly the way a car can, and with the weight of even a small train carrying a light load, the force of impact in a collision is tremendous. It is always important to remember that trains cannot steer out of the way, and may not be able to stop, and exercise extreme caution around railroad crossings.
Every year, there are over 600 fatal train accidents in the United States according to information provided by the Federal Railroad Aministration, each of which leaves entire families grieving the loss of loved ones, and sometimes trying to make ends meet if the person lost was the primary source of family income. Many of these accidents may have been prevented through the taking of due care around railroad crossings. If your vehicle is ever stuck on a railroad crossing, look up and down the tracks and listen for the sound of a train. You will probably hear a train coming before you see it, and if a train is coming, leave your vehicle and get yourself and any other occupants to safety. Your car is not worth as much as your life and it is far better to lose your car than for your family to lose you.
If your family has suffered a loss in a train accident, your first priority is grieving your loss and trying to heal the pain that you feel. An experienced Bellevue train accident attorney can work to take care of your family’s legal interests while you focus on the more important things. Jason Epstein is a dynamic, compassionate attorney who can help you determine whether there has been negligence, and if so fight for the compensation you deserve. For more information and a FREE CONSULTATION, contact Jason at Premier Law Group at (206)285-1743.
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East Bay family awarded $11.7 million in Marsh Creek Road wrongful death accident
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Posted on Monday, September 12th, 2011 Late last week, a jury ordered Contra Costa County to pay $11.7 million to the family of William Tindall, who was killed in a crash on Marsh Creek Road in August 2008. The jury found that the County had created, and had notice of, a dangerous condition of public property at the accident location while the road was being resurfaced.
Unfortunately, Mr. Tindall was not the first victim of the 2008 Marsh Creek Road resurfacing project. Just five days earlier, a woman died when she skidded off the road and into a tree. Evidence was presented that, during three separate resurfacing projects since 1994, fifteen serious accidents had occurred, including the last, the one that killed Mr. Tindall.
Mr. Tindall, a long-time East Bay resident, was on his way to a plumbing job at a local hospital when he stopped to assist a driver who had overturned his SUV after losing control on a gravel-covered curve. Only moments later, a second car struck and killed him, when its driver lost control on the same patch of road.
Luke Ellis of this firm represented the Tindalls in their lawsuit against the County and the California Highway Patrol. The jury awarded $1.5 million in economic damages, and $10.2 million to his widow and daughter (now age 13) for their loss of his love, care and companionship. Mr. Ellis commented on the verdict: “Mr. Tindall was a wonderful man, someone who stopped coming from an opposite direction to help a stranger in distress. The damages awarded were very fair and reasonable based on the extremely close relationship Mr. Tindall had with his wife and daughter, and we appreciate all the time, care and attention spent by the jury on this case.”
La Mirada Hit and Run Driver Surrenders in 72 Year Olds Death
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September 20, 2011 - According to reports the driver of a deadly hit and run incident that took the life of a 72 year old surrendered to authorities.
According to the sheriff’s deputies the hit and run crash occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Santa Gertrudes Street in La Mirada, in the vicinity between Alicante Road and Imperial Highway. The man that was struck and killed by a Chevy Malibu, has been identified as 72 year old Raul Quintanilla.
The Chevy Malibu was found a few blocks from the scene of the crash. According to sheriff’s deputies 18 year old Geoffrey Rocha turned himself in to authorities at the Norwalk sheriff’s station at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Authorities stated the Chevy Malibu that was involved in the fatal hit and run was registered to a 67 year old woman. Police stated that they were looking for a male driver that was involved in the crash. The personal injury attorney Los Angeles at Ehline Law Firm PC asks all passerby's to be vigilant and write down the plates and call the cops when you see a hit and run accident. To learn more about your legal rights, contact 8333 Foothill Boulevard Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 USA +909.963.0709.
Bay County medical malpractice judgment - unlawful death lawsuit
-Michael j. Smith, Waterford, MII chose Larry Buckfire as my medical malpractice lawyer for a wrongful death lawsuit against the VA Hospital in connection with the death of my father. He settled the case before filing a complaint. I will give it the top rating for a medical malpractice attorney of Michigan. He's the best!
-Sharon A., Ann Arbor, MIIf you need a personal injury lawyer in Michigan, I recommend Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. You won a Saginaw nursing home neglect settlement for my father, after the case rejected two other law firms.
-Jeffrey R., Detroit, MIWhen, I was in a Lansing-bicycle accident injured, I chose the company, in my no-fault insurance lawsuit represented me and mean to claim uninsured motorists. They made the insurance company to pay the whole directive and all of my services. If you are looking for the best car accident lawyers in Michigan, call them now!
-Robert M., Lansing, MII malpractice lawyer contacted the firm after researching on the Internet for Michigan. My mother died during surgery at a hospital in Lansing. Larry Buckfire proved that an anaesthesia error was the cause of her death. He won the major settlement in our unlawful death process and we are grateful for his hard work.
-Sherrie H., Chicago, ILAfter are suffering serious injuries in a car accident in Ann Arbor, I wanted the top Michigan auto accident attorney to my case handle. I chose Daniel Buckfire. Each time, when I was with other lawyers in Michigan, someone would say, we were as happy that "best". So thanks again!
-Pat V., Cleveland, OHmore
Detroit bus accident - Michigan unlawful death suit aimed
-Michael j. Smith, Waterford, MII chose Larry Buckfire as my medical malpractice lawyer for a wrongful death lawsuit against the VA Hospital in connection with the death of my father. He settled the case before filing a complaint. I will give it the top rating for a medical malpractice attorney of Michigan. He's the best!
-Sharon A., Ann Arbor, MIIf you need a personal injury lawyer in Michigan, I recommend Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. You won a Saginaw nursing home neglect settlement for my father, after the case rejected two other law firms.
-Jeffrey R., Detroit, MIWhen, I was in a Lansing-bicycle accident injured, I chose the company, in my no-fault insurance lawsuit represented me and mean to claim uninsured motorists. They made the insurance company to pay the whole directive and all of my services. If you are looking for the best car accident lawyers in Michigan, call them now!
-Robert M., Lansing, MII malpractice lawyer contacted the firm after researching on the Internet for Michigan. My mother died during surgery at a hospital in Lansing. Larry Buckfire proved that an anaesthesia error was the cause of her death. He won the major settlement in our unlawful death process and we are grateful for his hard work.
-Sherrie H., Chicago, ILAfter are suffering serious injuries in a car accident in Ann Arbor, I wanted the top Michigan auto accident attorney to my case handle. I chose Daniel Buckfire. Each time, when I was with other lawyers in Michigan, someone would say, we were as happy that "best". So thanks again!
-Pat V., Cleveland, OHmore
Fatal bicycle accident lawsuit filed - unlawful death case
-Michael j. Smith, Waterford, MII chose Larry Buckfire as my medical malpractice lawyer for a wrongful death lawsuit against the VA Hospital in connection with the death of my father. He settled the case before filing a complaint. I will give it the top rating for a medical malpractice attorney of Michigan. He's the best!
-Sharon A., Ann Arbor, MIIf you need a personal injury lawyer in Michigan, I recommend Buckfire & Buckfire P.C. You won a Saginaw nursing home neglect settlement for my father, after the case rejected two other law firms.
-Jeffrey R., Detroit, MIWhen, I was in a Lansing-bicycle accident injured, I chose the company, in my no-fault insurance lawsuit represented me and mean to claim uninsured motorists. They made the insurance company to pay the whole directive and all of my services. If you are looking for the best car accident lawyers in Michigan, call them now!
-Robert M., Lansing, MII malpractice lawyer contacted the firm after researching on the Internet for Michigan. My mother died during surgery at a hospital in Lansing. Larry Buckfire proved that an anaesthesia error was the cause of her death. He won the major settlement in our unlawful death process and we are grateful for his hard work.
-Sherrie H., Chicago, ILAfter are suffering serious injuries in a car accident in Ann Arbor, I wanted the top Michigan auto accident attorney to my case handle. I chose Daniel Buckfire. Each time, when I was with other lawyers in Michigan, someone would say, we were as happy that "best". So thanks again!
-Pat V., Cleveland, OHmore
