Can You File a Malpractice Suit Without an Autopsy? If you had a loved one who was one of the approximately 250,000 Americans that die each year from a medical error, a malpractice lawsuit can provide some helpful compensation. Before you file, however, you might be wondering things like whether an … [Read more...]
Are Autopsies Required for Wrongful Death Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
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What Types of Damages Are Awarded in a Wrongful Death Suit?
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The Types of Damages Available in Wrongful Death Suits Did you know that the average wrongful death lawsuit results in a payout of around $500,000 to $1 million? These sorts of lawsuits tend to result in higher compensation amounts because there are so many types of damages the plaintiff can seek. … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyers Hold Pharmacists Accountable
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A Pharmacist's Responsibility in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Pharmacists have a duty to their patients that goes beyond correctly filling prescriptions for licensed physicians. Pharmacists are responsible for checking new prescriptions against any existing ones for potential negative … [Read more...]
Determining When You Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
May 18, 2021 by Leave a Comment
In the event that someone you know has died as the result of wrongful actions by another person or entity, a wrongful death lawsuit could be filed. In 2019, more than 36,000 people died in car accidents, and many were caused by another driver's negligence. Before you look into filing a wrongful … [Read more...]
What Damages Are Available in a Wrongful Death Action?
December 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Damages in a Wrongful Death Action When your loved one dies because of the carelessness or wrongful act of another person, you have a right to seek compensation for your losses in a wrongful death action. Contact a Pennsylvania wrongful death attorney about the types of damages you can pursue in … [Read more...]
Measures You Can Take to Prevent a Pool Tragedy
November 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Measures You Can Take to Prevent a Pool Tragedy There's nothing like a dip in the pool on a hot day—but a pool can also be a dangerous place, what the law calls an "attractive nuisance." According to national statistics, more than 7,000 people drown every year, approximately 80% of them in private … [Read more...]
Do I Have a Wrongful Death Case?
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Providing Answers Following Fatal Accidents in Pennsylvania When you're injured in an accident, your legal case may be complex, but it will begin with a simple premise: something happened to you and you want to hold the negligent party responsible through compensation paid to you. In a wrongful … [Read more...]