Dallas Driver Blames Mexican Food in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Earlier this month a Dallas man was arrested following a fatal three-car crash in which he blamed the Mexican food he ate on his dizziness, rather than the beers he was drinking while driving. According to the officer who administered the test, the man said he was dizzy and couldn’t stand up straight because he […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death claims are some of the most serious and sensitive there are. In most states, a wrongful death happens when someone dies because of the negligence or intentional action of another person(s). Since the deceased individual cannot file a lawsuit for damages, the law states another person can bring legal action in civil […]
Understanding Wrongful Death
Wrongful death lawsuits are some of the most serious and devastating there are. This is because a wrongful death lawsuit involves the death of an individual that is caused by the negligence, distraction, or malicious intention of another person. As you can imagine, these types of cases are quite complicated and can be very difficult […]
Guide to Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
Wrongful death claims are some of the most serious there are, due in large part to the circumstances surrounding the reason for filing a claim. These types of cases take place when someone dies as a result of the intentional action or negligence of another person or persons. Wrongful death claims can be fairly complicated […]
Smokeless Tobacco Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On May 2016, the family of baseball star, Tony Gwynn filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the tobacco industry (including the tobacco giant, Altria Group Inc., formerly known as Phillip Morris). Gwynn died of salivary gland cancer in 2014 and the lawsuit claims that the reason for his ill health was consumption of smokeless tobacco, allegedly […]
Smokeless Tobacco Wrongful Death Lawsuit
On May 2016, the family of baseball star, Tony Gwynn filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the tobacco industry (including the tobacco giant, Altria Group Inc., formerly known as Phillip Morris). Gwynn died of salivary gland cancer in 2014 and the lawsuit claims that the reason for his ill health was consumption of smokeless tobacco, allegedly […]
An Inside Look at Wrongful Death and the Elderly
Wrongful death cases are some of the most emotional and difficult, for many reasons. When another person’s distraction or negligence causes loss of life, the results can be life-altering. Wrongful death is defined as a claim against another party who can be held liable for the death of another. In these instances, you must be […]
The Journey of the Sandra Bland Case: From Routine Traffic Stop to Wrongful Death
If you pay attention to the news in Texas at all, you are likely familiar with the Sandra Bland case. The Chicago woman was found dead in the Waller County Jail (just outside of Houston) after being arrested during a seemingly routine traffic stop over the summer. Texas officials are claiming Bland committed suicide after […]