People who contact attorneys regarding possible wrongful death claims often ask if an autopsy is necessary for their claim to proceed. Unfortunately, the answer is not clear and depends on the circumstances surrounding the death. No law requires an autopsy in a wrongful death case. However, keep in mind that if you file a wrongful…
If you lost a loved one in a pedestrian versus automobile accident, you may wonder what your options are for filing a wrongful death case. Wrongful death case rules vary by state, but in the state of Washington, you can only seek compensation through a wrongful death case if that case would have qualified as…
When a loved one dies because of someone’s negligence or purposeful acts, surviving family members are allowed to file for compensation by suing for wrongful death. Wrongful death cases require family members to prove, using a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant caused their loved one’s death. To do so, each element of the…
Brain injury lawsuits are incredibly stressful not only for the person suffering from that injury, but their loved ones as well. The lawsuit you will use to receive compensation depends on the type of accident leading up to the injury itself. To succeed, it often requires a team of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts…
After the wrongful death of a loved one, you may find yourself facing the insurmountable costs of a funeral. You can receive compensation for funeral and burial costs, but only if you file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party. Losing a loved one unexpectedly is not only the most difficult emotional experience you…
If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by someone else, you may qualify for what is known as a wrongful death claim. To sue for wrongful death, you must prove that the defendant caused the incident that led to your loved one’s death. Proving fault is not always straightforward, especially in…
When a patient dies under the care of a hospital, and that death is due to medical malpractice or neglect, the surviving family of that patient may file a lawsuit to retrieve compensation. These claims are known as wrongful death claims, and they may be filed against the hospital, the provider who caused the death,…
Wrongful death lawsuits in the state of Washington work differently than in other states. One of the biggest differences is that the damages (compensation) are paid to the estate of the deceased, rather than directly to the claimants in the lawsuit. Furthermore, the state has special rules for what qualifies as a lawsuit, and how…
After you lose a family member, the last thing on your mind is filing a lawsuit. However, when you realize that the financial burden is too much, you may wonder about your rights. Each state dictates who can file a lawsuit, how much they can receive, and how those funds are distributed. Therefore, it is…
Wrongful death lawsuits filed by minors in Washington are treated differently than those lawsuits filed by adult loved ones. Typically, a lawsuit is filed by a representative of the deceased’s estate. But from there, the court will decide how to distribute the settlement, depending on the competency of the recipient. Most wrongful death cases settle…
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