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$77 Million Verdict in Georgia Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Most of us are aware of the nation's mental health crisis. Whether you have a loved one who's suffering or you have struggles related ... Read more
8 Employees Die as Tornado Destroys Kentucky Candle Factory
The tornado that touched down across several states in December 2021 was nothing short of catastrophic. This tragedy, which spanned ... Read more
Gainesville Woman Seeks to Change Florida's Wrongful Death Act
In most states, when someone is killed as a result of a negligent or wrongful act, the children of the deceased (regardless of age) can ... Read more
South Carolina Court Awards $32 Million to Husband of Secondhand Asbestos Exposure Victim
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was commonly used in construction and manufacturing throughout the 20th century in the United ... Read more
Former LA Raiders Player Henry Ruggs Involved in Fatal Car Crash
A fatal car accident made headlines on Nov. 3, 2021, when former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III crashed into another ... Read more
6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling from Amusement Park Ride
You never know when an accident might change your life forever. Take the case of 6-year-old Wongel Estifanos, who was vacationing with ... Read more
Lawsuits Filed after Deadly Travis Scott Concert in Houston
More than 100 lawsuits were filed and a criminal investigation was opened after Travis Scott’s deadly performance at the Astroworld ... Read more
Boppy Recalls, Defective Baby Lounger, and When to File a Lawsuit for a Defective Product
The experience of being a new parent is far from universal. Each parent/baby pair or family has a different dynamic based on the ... Read more
Alec Baldwin Prop Gun Shooting Accident Raises Questions About Movie Set Injury Liability
UPDATE: News broke on Thursday, April 20, 2023 that prosecutors intend to dismiss the charges against actor Alec Baldwin for his ... Read more
Top 10 Wrongful Death Verdicts and Settlements
When a loved one dies as a result of someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, certain members of the deceased’s family may be able to ... Read more
Florida Jury Reaches $1 Billion Dollar Verdict in Nassau County Truck Crash Case
On August 20, 2021, a Nassau County jury awarded the family of Connor Dzion, a teenager killed in a truck crash near Jacksonville, ... Read more
Georgia Jury Reaches $200 Million Dollar Verdict in Boat Accident Case
While boating during a family reunion on Lake Burton in Rabun County, Georgia, 7-year-old Ryan Batchelder fell overboard and died when ... Read more
California Teenager Dies in Self-Driving Tesla Crash
Self-driving cars have been depicted in movies for years. But there’s one thing those futuristic movies like Minority Report don’t ... Read more
Indiana Driver Dies in Fiery Tanker Truck Accident
What’s scarier than a 4-ton truck overturning? How about a 4-ton truck carrying thousands of gallons of jet fuel? On February 20, ... Read more
Employee’s Family Sues Walmart for Wrongful Death After Suicide
Is Walmart liable for an employee’s death? That’s going to be for the court to decide. In November 2019, Maryland Walmart employee ... Read more
Construction Fatalities and Workers’ Compensation Benefits for Survivors
A few weeks ago, 56-year-old construction worker Luis Valasquez was on the jobsite at a developing apartment complex on Renaissance ... Read more
King Soopers Shooting: Can Employees Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
On March 22, 2021, a 21-year-old gunman walked into a King Soopers grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, and killed 10 people. According ... Read more
Arizona Construction Worker Killed in Hit and Run
A “regular” work shift led to tragedy for one Maricopa County family. Frank Dorizio, age 55, was setting up a sign in a designated ... Read more
Georgia Food Processing Plant Accident Results in Worker Deaths & Injuries
On January 28, 2021, a liquid nitrogen leak occurred at a Gainesville, Georgia poultry plant. Liquid nitrogen is a hazardous material ... Read more
Compensation for Surviving Family Members When a Georgia Police Officer Is Killed in the Line of Duty
A police officer is killed every 53 hours in the United States. In 2019, 7 police officers were killed in the line of duty in Georgia ... Read more
Texas Landlord Negligence for a Security Breach in Your Apartment
Botham Jean was shot and killed in his own apartment by Dallas police officer Amber Guyger in 2018. In September 2020, Jean’s family ... Read more
What Are Wrongful Death Lawsuits?
What happens when negligence causes someone’s death? On the evening of August 25, 2001, award-winning-singer Aaliyah boarded a ... Read more
Florida Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations: How Long Until Your Case Expires?
The death of a loved one sends your mind reeling in a million different directions at once. The idea of receiving monetary compensation ... Read more
Famous Lawyer Botches Slam-Dunk Case by Defying Trial Court
Lawyer loses $20 million for decedent’s family It was a situation that nobody could fathom. Bimla Nayyar was supposed to receive jaw ... Read more
Fracking in Texas and Your Health
Toxic torts and land contamination – when you need a lawyer Fracking is certainly a controversial subject, no matter where you live. ... Read more
What Should I Look for in a Wrongful Death Attorney?
After the passing of a loved one, searching for a wrongful death attorney can feel slimy. Trust us: It's necessary. If you've had a ... Read more
What happens if someone you depend on is killed in a Colorado accident?
Losing a loved one is completely devastating, and is even more so when due to an accident. Fortunately, Colorado has the Wrongful Death ... Read more