Category Archives: Wrongful Death
How Do Damages Work in Wrongful Death Cases?
Serious and fatal accidents are not only devastating for the person who is injured, but for their surviving family members, as well. In the aftermath of a deadly accident or an injury caused by another party’s action, it is important for surviving family members to know that they may be eligible to obtain damages… Read More »
Wrongful Deaths at Nursing Homes in Virginia
Nobody wants to think about the possibility of preventable deaths in nursing homes in the Richmond area, but they occur more often than some people might expect due to nursing home abuse and neglect, and nursing home negligence. Virginia law defines a wrongful death as one that is “caused by the wrongful act, neglect,… Read More »
How Product Defects Can Lead to Wrongful Death Claims
Richmond residents and visitors to the area can sustain severe and life-threatening injuries in a range of circumstances, from motor vehicle collisions and pedestrian accidents to dog bites and use of defective products. In any situation where nonfatal injuries are possible, there is also a possibility of fatal injuries. While personal injury law allows… Read More »
Wrongful Deaths in Virginia Work Accidents
Workplace injuries in the Richmond area can result in severe injuries, and in the worst accidents, injuries can be deadly. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related fatalities have risen recently. Data released at the end of 2023 revealed that, between 2021 and 2022, fatal work injuries rose by nearly 6 percent,… Read More »
What Steps Do I Need to Take to File a Wrongful Death Claim in Virginia?
Fatal injuries can result from many different types of accidents, including a wide range of motor vehicle collisions, pedestrian and bicycle crashes, workplace accidents, and premises liability accidents like slips and falls or cases involving negligent security. According to data from the nonprofit corporation Drive Smart Virginia, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles identified… Read More »
What is the Difference Between a Survival Action and a Wrongful Death Claim?
Serious motor vehicle crashes and many other types of accidents in the Richmond area can result in fatal injuries. While nobody anticipates that a deadly incident will occur on any given day, unintentional injuries — often resulting from another party’s negligence — happen with frequency. Indeed, according to the National Safety Council (NSC), unintentional… Read More »
What is the Difference Between Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
In the aftermath of a serious car crash or any other type of accident in the Richmond area, it can be difficult to understand the type of lawsuit you will need to file in order to seek financial compensation. Depending upon the details of the accident and the severity of your injuries, you may… Read More »