Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Tennessee Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
Whenever a loved one is involved in an accident it can be devastating for family members, but when the injuries caused by the accident lead to a loved one’s death the family can seek recompense through a wrongful death lawsuit. While money can never replace a loved one, compensation from a wrongful death claim… Read More »
What is Wrongful Death?
When a devastating accident leads to a loss of life, the victim’s loved ones can file a claim for wrongful death against those responsible for the death. The rules for filing a wrongful death claim are more complex than filing a lawsuit for personal injuries, and many families run the risk of losing their… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Father Of Nashville Waffle House Shooter
After the tragic mass shooting in a Tennessee Waffle House last April, a brother of one of the victims filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the alleged shooter’s father. In the suit, the brother, Christian Perez, is claiming that the shooter’s father, Jeffrey Reinking, knew about his son’s mental health issues and that he… Read More »
Wrongful Death: Am I Able to File a Claim?
Dealing with the untimely death of a loved one is one of life’s most emotionally taxing experiences, and if the death of your loved one was caused by someone else’s negligence, your grief may be compounded. While there are several ways to respond when your loved one has been killed by the actions, or… Read More »
Filing A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against A Pharmaceutical Company
Millions of Americans rely on prescription medications to handle illnesses both chronic and persistent. Whether it’s a muscle relaxant while recuperating from an injury or medications for conditions like HIV, diabetes or multiple sclerosis, we count on these medications. Of course, there are serious potential side effects to some of these drugs, and when… Read More »
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim In Tennessee?
Out of all the tragedies you can experience in your life, probably the most affecting is losing your loved one in a preventable accident. If your loved one has been killed due to the fault of another, it can seem an almost impossible situation. After a wrongful death, many family members choose to file… Read More »
What You Should Know About Wrongful Death Suits In Nashville
The death of a loved one is a painful experience, but what makes it more painful is the knowledge that it could have been avoided had proper measures been taken to prevent it from happening. Nashville residents who are considering a wrongful death lawsuit should read on to learn what you should know about… Read More »
What Damages Are Available In A Wrongful Death Case?
Losing a beloved member of the family puts a great emotional toll on a family, especially during an unexpected wrongful death case. The last thing you and your family should have to deal with during your time of grief is outrageous medical bills or the stress of a lost income. Sadly, many families must… Read More »
Nashville Attorney Discusses Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is a kind of personal injury claim, but one in which the injured person can no longer file a claim, and others must do so. Wrongful death is one occurring as a result of “injuries received from another” or by “the wrongful act, omission, or killing by another” as defined by Tennessee… Read More »
Surviving Family Seeks Wrongful Death Suit After Death Of Metro Officer
The men and women who serve as Metro police officers constantly put their lives at risk. And it’s not always in situations you may think. It’s not always in drug busts or high-speed chases; sometimes a seemingly simple job like directing traffic can be the most dangerous. It certainly was for a young officer… Read More »