Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Charges Filed After Fatal High-Speed Chase Wreck
A 25-year-old man faces multiple charges after he allegedly stole a vehicle, fled from police, and caused a fatal collision. When Humble Police Department officers tried to detain the man, he refused to stop, prompting a chase that involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Houston Police Department, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, and… Read More »
Do Wrongful Death Survivors Always Receive Settlements?
Not if an insurance company lawyer has anything to say about the matter. Especially if a car crash or other accident kills a victim, these lawyers immediately spring into action. Insurance companies earn over $1 trillion per year. So, they can easily afford to hire lawyers who bitterly contest wrongful death cases. Furthermore, many… Read More »
Kinds of Negligence in Wrongful Death Claims
Any way you slice it, negligence is basically a lack of care. That duty of care varies in different situations, as outlined below. Basically, legal claims compel tortfeasors (negligent actors) to accept responsibility for the mistakes they make. In a perfect world, we’d all step up to the plate and accept the consequences of… Read More »
Common Defenses in Fatal Car Crash Cases
Supposedly, fewer car crashes would be one of the “silver linings” of the dark coronavirus pandemic lockdown cloud. But instead of decreasing, the number of fatal wrecks increased dramatically in 2020. The numbers haven’t gone down much since then. The bad habits that many drivers picked up during the pandemic, such as drinking and… Read More »
What to Expect in a Wrongful Death Claim
Almost everyone can expect a settlement in a wrongful death claim. About 96 percent of civil cases settle out of court. Usually, settlement is a much better alternative to trial, especially in emotionally-charged matters like wrongful death cases. Emotional courtroom showdowns benefit no one, except lawyers who charge by the hour. Moreover, an out-of-court… Read More »