Mon 28 Sep, 2009
Most of us have suffered the loss of a friend or a relative. If the death has come unexpectedly or traumatically it can be even worse. However, if the death appears to be the result of negligence caused by by another person, the pain can be unbearable.
In the midst of making funeral arrangements and trying to adjust to the void left my our loved one, there’s the unsettling undercurrent that this death should not have happened.
If you think you or a loved one have been wronged resulting in wrongful death you should consult with a personal injury lawyer visit InjuryExperts.com – You will be contacted quickly by phone to schedule your free, confidential case review.
A successful lawsuit can bring large monetary awards, sometimes in the millions of dollars. This is not an easy road to take. Even if the family members are convinced and committed, it is your legal counsel who can make the judgment call whether to proceed or not.
In the OJ Simpson case, the bereaved families did not agree with the verdict and sued Simpson in civil court for the wrongful deaths of Brown and Goldman. Two years later, in 1997, they won $33.5 million dollars. Simpson challenged the ruling and to this date the family says they have so far received little or no compensation.
Back in the 1970s, cute little Pinto sedans were blowing up with regularity when involved in relatively minor rear end accidents. It was all due to their poorly designed gas tanks that sat too close to the rear of the vehicle. Ford Motors was bombarded with wrongful death lawsuits and held liable. The once-popular Pinto was eventually recalled.
In the Phil Hartman case Brynn Hartman’s brother (Brynn killed Phil Hartman and then committed suicide) wondered if the anti-depressant drug Zoloft might have had something to do with the tragedy. Mrs. Hartman had been using the drug to help her combat unpleasant panic attacks. The brother suggested that the drug that drove his sister to insanity. He then hired a lawyer who mounted a case of wrongful death on behalf of the family. He was successful and the manufacturer, Pfizer, settled for a large and undisclosed amount of money.
If you think you or a loved one have been wronged resulting in wrongful death you should consult with a accident or injury attorney visit InjuryExperts.com – You will be contacted quickly by phone to schedule your free, confidential case review.