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Seeking Damages for the Wrongful Death of a Loved One

Posted on August 27th, 2018 by Elizabeth

There is no way to describe the trauma of losing a loved one under tragic, preventable circumstances. When the initial shock has worn off and grief is still being managed, questions will begin to arise: How could this wrongful death have been prevented? Who is at fault for this loss? Can I seek damages?

Can a Fistfight Lead to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Posted on August 20th, 2018 by Elizabeth

Sandor Szabo was punched in the face, fell, and hit his head on the pavement. He lost consciousness, suffered facial fractures and skull fractures, and experienced bleeding in his brain. Two days later, he was taken off life support and died. Szabo was drunkenly tapping on cars in Long Island City looking for his Uber […]

Protect Your College Student: Wrongful Death in Fraternity Hazing

Posted on August 3rd, 2018 by Elizabeth

Parents have plenty of worries about sending their child off to college. Wrongful death is usually not one of them. One family, however, is living through such a nightmare. Timothy Piazza was a 19-year-old sophomore and fraternity pledge at Penn State University when he died in February 2017 after drinking large quantities of alcohol in […]

Lawsuits in the News: Medical Malpractice, Police Misconduct, Wrongful Death

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell

Lawsuits in the News: Medical Malpractice, Police Misconduct, Wrongful Death A tragedy doesn’t have to become front-page news to be worthy of attention, or a lawsuit. Realizing that others have suffered preventable injuries and lost their lives to the negligence of others, however, often encourages people to seek justice for their own misfortune. This is […]

The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

Posted on March 6th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell

The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Medical malpractice and wrongful death are two separate legal concepts. Though distinct, they can also be intertwined. Your Michigan medical malpractice lawyer or Michigan wrongful death lawyer will identify the type of legal case you may have, but it is important to understand the difference between these […]