When a family member passes as the result of a wrongful death, the family will be emotionally devastated and financially burdened. The consequences of wrongful death can impact a family for years to come. Of course, emotional healing is a journey and we always recommend family members who have lost a loved one seek necessary …
When a tragic accident results in the death of a loved one, it can be difficult to move forward. Ongoing medical treatment and the resulting bills may make moving forward even harder. In the event of a wrongful death, you don’t have to be stuck paying for medical bills or funeral expenses. The at-fault party …
Ohio law allows for a wrongful death lawsuit to be filed if negligent behavior or an omission caused the death of a person. Criminal Vs. Civic Action A wrongful death lawsuit is classified as a civil action, not a criminal one. If it were a criminal case the defendant could face jail time, fines, and …
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Losing a loved one is always heartbreaking. The grief and pain can be even heavier when the death was caused by negligence. In wrongful death cases, family members may find some peace in holding the responsible party accountable and may even ease the financial burden on their loved one’s Estate and family. At The Richards …
Wrongful death is a death caused by someone else’s negligent behavior or omission. This means that had the at-fault party acted responsibly or with greater caution, your loved one’s death could have been prevented. That aspect of a death can be very difficult for surviving loved ones to accept and process as they grieve the …
The death of a parent, spouse, child, or other close loved one can be traumatic. That trauma can be worse when the death is unexpected and the result of someone else’s negligent act or omission. Additionally, unexpected and wrongful deaths may carry large medical bills and many other financial burdens on the family who survives …
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Most people don’t imagine that they will be in a place to be thinking about wrongful death or hiring a wrongful death attorney near Cincinnati. It is something we wouldn’t wish upon anyone. We know no amount of money would ever be able to replace your lost loved one, but it can help ease the …
The loss of a family member is always hard, especially if this loss was a result of someone else’s negligence or omission. A death that occurs as the result of someone else’s action or inaction may give rise to a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death can make an already painful situation even more difficult. Many …
Funerals provide family members and loved ones with a special time to remember, celebrate, and honor the life of someone they have lost. Unfortunately, funerals can also be one of the biggest expenses that families face in a difficult time. According to a world population review, the average funeral can cost anywhere from $6,500 to …
The death of a loved one is never easy and rarely expected. This is especially true in the case of a wrongful death when loved ones never have the opportunity to say goodbye. If you are the family member of someone who has died wrongfully, you could be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death …