How money is split in a wrongful death settlement depends upon what survivors the deceased person left behind.
Each state has its own laws as to how money will be split in a wrongful death settlement. In Pennsylvania, according to statute PA §§ Title 42, Chap 83, Section 8301, surviving spouses, children, and parents can get money in a wrongful death pay-out. Siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other relatives...
Proving wrongful death is complicated, but the Philadelphia wrongful death lawyers at Wapner Newman can handle all legal aspects necessary to get you compensation for the loss of your loved one.
Dealing with the unexpected loss of a loved one is incredibly difficult, as you will not only be dealing with the emotional grief and trauma, but the financial implications and the worry about how you are going to manage in the fut...
If a loved one died at a hospital and it looks suspicious to you, you may wonder, can you sue a hospital for wrongful death? You may have a wrongful death claim if the person is a close family member and there’s evidence of negligence or a wrongful act. These can be very complicated cases, so a prompt and thorough investigation is key to determining your legal rights.
What is a wrongful death lawsuit? Title 42, Chapter 83...
If your family is suffering the loss of a loved one, a lawsuit may be an option, but who pays for the wrongful death lawyer. The party paying the settlement or verdict depends on the facts of the case. Typically, it’s the insurance company covering the person or company involved.
A death caused by negligence or wrongdoing of another can result in a lawsuit. Who gets the money in a wrongful death lawsuit? It compensates th...
If a family member died while in custody or due to actions by law enforcement, could you file a lawsuit if there was a wrongful death by a police officer? Both state and federal law make it difficult, but not impossible, to maintain such a lawsuit against a law enforcement agency.
Wrongful death is a civil lawsuit brought against a party who caused the death of a family member. That means typically the party acted negligent...