Few people ever plan to file a wrongful death lawsuit. While heading to court could seem a very intimidating prospect, pursuing a claim is easier if you have legal representation. By taking the right steps, you could hold a wrongdoer liable for negligence. Wrongful Death Claims in Virginia Virginia provides a clear-cut definition of what [...]
The death of a loved one can be devastating, especially if their life was taken by another person’s negligence. You might be suddenly deprived of a companion, a partner, or a breadwinner and have to make funeral arrangements and settle their estate. While a wrongful death lawsuit could help you and your family regain financial [...]
Few people are ever prepared for the unexpected loss of a loved one. However, each day, Virginia families are faced with tragedy. Sometimes, these tragedies are simply accidents—events nobody could have anticipated or prevented. Sometimes, though, these tragedies are a consequence of negligence. When a Virginia resident dies because of another person’s negligence, their loved [...]
If your loved one died because of someone else’s negligence, you may want to pursue legal action to hold that person accountable and to recover for financial damages. You want a fair recovery while having the case resolved quickly. It’s important to understand critical factors in a wrongful death claim and how to help ensure [...]
Before you pursue a wrongful death claim, you understandably want to know what’s involved. You are already grieving the loss of your loved one and doing the really hard work of adjusting to life without your family member. You don’t want settlement negotiations to go on forever, but you also don’t want to settle for [...]
If your loved one died in a car accident, you should hire an attorney to determine if you have a wrongful death claim. Your loved one may have suffered a wrongful death if the death was caused by the “wrongful act, neglect, or default” of someone else. In Virginia, wrongful death is defined by state [...]
KFFJ Law reached a wrongful death settlement of $200,000 in mediation after a father crashed into a construction vehicle in a work zone resulting in his death.
There is little that will ease the pain of having lost a loved one. If someone else is responsible for that loss, we can help you hold him or her accountable for his or her actions. In Virginia, who has the right to pursue damages for a wrongful death is controlled by Virginia statute § 8.01-53. The [...]
Medical Care and Compensation for Accident Victims If you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another party, you have rights. You can claim compensation for your economic and noneconomic losses, including medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other losses. But just compensation does not come automatically. In fact, [...]
Strong Advocates for Accident Victims A knee injury can prevent you from working in your chosen occupation, sometimes for life. It can also present serious medical issues that require costly surgery, follow-up medical care and rehabilitation therapy. As an accident victim, you are entitled to compensation for these and other losses. However, insurance companies do [...]
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