A wrongful death lawsuit is a suit brought for the benefit of the statutory beneficiaries who have suffered damages as the result of the death of a loved one. It is incumbent on the trial lawyer to have a thorough understanding of how to properly bring such a lawsuit in the state where the lawsuit will be filed. In Virginia, naming the proper personal representative of the estate of the decedent is essential and can be a trap for the unwary…
The loss of a loved one is a tragic event that often has catastrophic effects on the surviving family members. The trial lawyer bringing a wrongful death suit must be careful not to underestimate the value of the case. Too often lawyers are heard to say in assigning low values in death cases, that the decedent was: “too old”, “just an infant”, or “had no financial dependents”…
Recovery for the wrongful death of a loved one is a statutory action. Since under common law, no action exists by or for a deceased person, legislation has been enacted by most states to create a recovery for wrongful death. The elements of damages for wrongful death vary greatly from state to state, so it is essential that the trial lawyer be well versed with the applicable law in the appropriate state…
Most automobile accidents are caused by driver inattention. All it takes is a glance away from the roadway or a moment of distraction for a driver to lose control of his or her vehicle. These precious seconds often result in disastrous consequences for our clients. Consequently, it is incumbent on trial lawyers for victims of automobile accidents to develop strategies to expose and explain such driver inattention…
Without an adequate source of recovery, it does not matter how good your automobile injury case otherwise appears. Since all a trial lawyer can do for injured persons is recover money, it must be determined at the outset if there is a source from which to obtain such funds. The quest for insurance coverage can be confusing and complex, but it is an essential task for a trial lawyer in order to maximize his or her client’s recovery…
So often lawyers are heard to describe automobile accident cases as “slam dunks”, “sure things”, or “locks to win”. Sometimes such an attitude about a case will lead to complacency and failure to conduct even the most basic investigation. When it is time to go to trial, a lawyer who has failed to conduct…
Excessive bleeding can result in damage to the brain due to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Postpartum hemorrhage is the leading cause of death to women as a result of childbirth. In many instances, serious injury or death can be prevented by implementing measures to control the postpartum hemorrhage…
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition in which the brain does not receive enough oxygen on a global basis. Since brain cells die when deprived of oxygen within minutes, HIE can result in serious injury or death. HIE is most often mentioned in connection with birth injuries to newborns, but can also be caused by a multitude of other events that result in reduced blood flow and reduced oxygen supply to the brain…
Proper airway management is a basic tenet of medical treatment for patients. In many situations, it is necessary for the healthcare provider to establish a viable airway for the patient by endotracheal intubation, where a flexible, plastic tube is placed into the patient’s trachea (windpipe) to provide and insure the patency of the airway…
An often overlooked area of liability in tractor-trailer accidents is that of the shipper. In some occasions, the shipper, as well as the trucking company and its driver, may be liable to an innocent victim of a tractor-trailer collision…
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This blog is maintained and edited by Irvin V. Cantor, President of CSFGB. Irv has spent his entire 33 year career dedicated to families of those who have suffered serious injuries or death. He has successfully tried to verdict or settled over 1750 plaintiff’s injury or death cases, including over 350 traumatic brain injury cases. He has achieved over 35 verdicts and settlements exceeding $1,000,000 for his clients.
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