Wrongful death cases may bring to mind catastrophic accidents on the highway or in the workplace, but that is not the only situation that merit them. Negligence of a piece of company equipment is one thing, but what about negligence of care in a healthcare facility?...
Wrongful Death
Can wrongful death damages include medical bills?
Losing a family member after an auto accident can be a devastating event. Your loved one may have survived the crash but did not live long afterward despite the best efforts of doctors. Your tragedy may feel worse if the hospital that treated your loved one wants to...
Claiming wrongful death in North Carolina
When someone dies in a North Carolina auto accident, his or her family may have a wrongful death lawsuit. They can seek legal compensation for expenses associated with the person's loss. Review the process of filing a wrongful death claim in North Carolina. ...
How do I prove wrongful death?
Some wrongful death cases produce an obvious liability, but others may require more effort to show that someone was liable for your loved one's death. In such situations, the wrongful death law in North Carolina spells out what you need to show in court to prove the...
A tragic case of mistaken identity
Circumstances leading up to wrongful death cases are seldom simple. They are nearly always devastating for the families involved. However, some cases are more egregious than others, potentially causing differing degrees of emotional and mental anguish among a more...
Finding solace after the sudden death of a loved one
When people receive the devastating news that their loved one has passed away in North Carolina in a completely unexpected and shocking manner, they may have difficulty determining their next move. In situations where the deceased was a victim of another person's...
What can you collect in a wrongful death suit in North Carolina?
When someone dies due to the negligent or wrongful act of another person, this constitutes wrongful death in North Carolina. After this type of death occurs, someone files suit on behalf of the person’s estate and seeks damages in a civil claim. When it comes to...