Wrongful Death

If a surgeon deviates from the accepted standard of care, medical malpractice may be the result. In the worst cases, medical malpractice can lead to the wrongful death of the patient.

Any member of the medical team may commit an error or negligence during a procedure. This can include problems such as:

• Postoperative care failures
• Infection
• Anesthesia errors
• Operating on the wrong part of the body
• Leaving surgical implements in the patient
• Nicking an organ

Such failures can cause catastrophic injuries, including oxygen deficiency, brain damage, paralysis, sepsis, internal bleeding, amputation and organ failure. In addition, surgical scars can leave patients with permanent disfigurement. In the most severe cases, surgical malpractice can result in wrongful death.

Nursing homes are meant to care for an elderly, ill and vulnerable population. Too often, however, these facilities fail in their duties to keep residents safe. Whether the problem is caused by abuse or neglect, it can result in the wrongful death of a patient.

Some of the most common causes of wrongful deaths in nursing homes are:

• Medication errors
• Dehydration and malnutrition
• Falls causing brain injuries or broken hips
• Wandering off and elopement
• Infection
• Untreated bedsores
• Nursing negligence

Lack of supervision can also cause fatal injuries for nursing home residents. Residents with certain conditions, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, need to be supervised and monitored to prevent them from harming themselves. If a center is inadequately staffed, it can lead to poor supervision, as well as other problems. Many nursing homes are understaffed and/or have a staff that is inexperienced.

When a nursing home incident occurs, we investigate to determine who may be liable for causing the injury or death. Depending on the situation, the case may be brought against an individual staff member, the facility, another resident or a third party.

Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the most difficult things a family can experience. In addition to the emotional trauma, the family must figure out how to pay medical bills, funeral expenses and compensate for lost income. It’s important to work with an experienced lawyer during this process to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

Nearly every type of car accident has the potential to cause a fatal injury. However, some accidents are especially dangerous, including rollovers, head-on collisions, car-truck collisions, high-speed crashes, drunk or distracted driving accidents, and hit-and-run accidents.

These accidents can cause fatal injuries such as:

• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Burn injuries
• Internal organ damage
• Crush injuries

Depending on the specifics of the accident, a victim may live for days, weeks or months before dying to their injuries. You can claim compensation for their medical expenses and other losses from this period such as funeral and burial costs, and the loss of companionship, comfort and guidance, as well as the loss of income or retirement benefits if retired.

A wrongful death claim may be filed by a number of different parties including a spouse, parent, child, or individual who is financially dependent or equitably entitled to recover compensation. Other parties may be eligible to bring a wrongful death suit; contact our office today to see if you are eligible to file a claim.  

When a driver ignores a motorcyclist, a family can lose a breadwinner, a child can lose a loving parent and a spouse can lose a partner. Understanding the full extent of a family’s loss is a key factor in bringing a successful wrongful death claim after a fatal motorcycle accident.

While families need time to grieve, it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible following a fatal motorcycle accident. Our firm will conduct a timely and thorough investigation of the accident by working with accident reconstruction experts and other professionals to determine how the accident happened and who is liable.

While no amount of money can make up for the loss of a family member, a wrongful death lawsuit can help families cope with the financial devastation resulting from the accident. For many families, the legal process also brings a sense of closure and justice.

Families can often recover compensation for the victim’s financial contributions to the family, as well as intangible contributions such as love, companionship and parental guidance. Our firm has successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation for our clients in wrongful death claims.

No two cases are alike and past success is not a promise of future achievement.

Brain injuries can be caused by a number of mishaps, including falls, sport injuries and car accidents. These injuries can lead to life-long consequences. Some symptoms of brain injuries include:

• Personality change
• Inability to concentrate
• Irritability
• Inability to work as before
• Persistent headaches
• Blurred vision
• Difficulty multitasking
• Nausea
• Loss of short term memory

A brain injury lawsuit can allow you to recover damages to pay for your current medical expenses, future medical treatment, hospital stays, home modifications for access, lost wages, future lost income, pain and suffering, and more.