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Wrongful Death
The area of wrongful death litigation is extremely complex and filled with many legal grey areas and conditions that require an expert to navigate — all at a time when you need simplicity and straightforward advice like no other time in your life. That’s why we at Scranton Law Firm always endeavor to keep our clients as informed as they would like, so you always know where you stand without being overwhelmed. Join us in taking a closer look at the facts surrounding wrongful death cases.
Traffic Violations
In our increasingly eco-conscious world, cycling is more popular than ever. Some people have even taken to cycling to and from work, using that wasted commute time to get fit and spend some extra time outdoors. And although cycling is much slower than traveling by car, speeding past gridlocked rush hour traffic with the wind in your face can be pretty satisfying. What’s more, bike share schemes are making it easier than ever to take to the road on two wheels—and not just in California. All across the United States, more of us are biking than ever before. Sadly, with this uptick in cycling comes an increase in cycling accidents and even fatalities.
Assault
In this case, the person that committed the assault may not have intended to kill the victim but definitely intended to do harm.
Murder
The other main root of wrongful death cases is intent. This is a slightly more complex issue, as criminal charges may also be present. For instance, the defendant may be charged for murder by the state while the decedent’s surviving family brings a wrongful death suit against the same defendant to cover damages related to the loss of a family member.
Manslaughter
An example: A jealous ex-partner kills their former lover. Whether this death constitutes premeditated murder, second-degree murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter is irrelevant for the scope of a wrongful death case. Civil cases do not require evidence to indicate guilt beyond reasonable doubt, rather to simply prove that it is more likely than not that the defendant caused the victim’s death.
Worker’s compensation benefits and insurance are not the only available remedy. Sometimes workers compensation claims don’t fully cover the damages from an injury accident. In these cases, if there is a liable party, a personal injury claim could help cover the additional damages.
Keep reading to learn more about California’s premises liability laws, the most common types of premises liability cases, and how to go about making a claim.
Property Damage
Not only can you expect to spend your days ordering and following up on police reports, medical bills, property damage estimates and other supporting documents, our litigation coordinators are also responsible for composing, editing and sending out correspondence. As a law firm, we value transparency at all times. Our clients feel more at ease when they are guided through their cases with all the information they require to feel empowered as they regain control over their lives, so we need you to make sure everyone is on the same page.
Of all the outcomes resulting from an accident, and particularly a personal injury accident, it goes without saying that death is the most extreme and most devastating.
Medical Malpractice
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Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Some states abide by what’s known as the One-Bite Rule. In short, this allows dog owners to escape legal responsibility if their dog bites someone a single time. The reasoning is that in this case, the dog owner likely had no reason to suspect that his or her dog would bite.
Slip and Fall Injury
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