While Texas and/or Missouri state laws generally establish which relatives in a wrongful death claim that are entitled to compensation, these relatives typically include: spouse, children, parents, and/or siblings. It is strongly recommended that any family member of a person who has been killed in an accident to contact a
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How Is The Value Of A Wrongful Death Case Established?
Virtually all state laws provide that the damages recoverable in a wrongful death claim are for economic and non-economic loss. Economic loss damages are for such things as the past and future loss of financial support provided by the decedent before death, funeral and burial expenses, and the dollar value
Continue ReadingWhat Do You do If You Have Been Injured On Someone Else’s Property?
If necessary, request an ambulance or medical treatment for your injuries. If you suffered what you believe is a premises liability injury, you need to immediately report the injury to the owner, manager, or other employee of the establishment where the injury occurred, so that there will be a record
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Should you hire an attorney? This question arises from the misconception that an injured victim will ultimately receive less money by retaining and paying an attorney. In reality, the truth is that those people who do not retain an attorney invariably receive smaller settlement offers and ultimately recover significantly less
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An exact time frame cannot be given although the legal professionals at the Law Offices of Roderick C. White will be able to tell you about the process and procedures involved in making a claim against another party and the approximate amount of time it would take to litigate such
Continue ReadingWhat to Do If I Have an Accident Due To A Dangerous Product?
If you or a loved one are injured because of a defective product it is essential that you preserve evidence—keep the defective product and do not modify it or take it apart. Store it safely in a secure location. If the product is owned or controlled by another person, immediate
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Is A Property Owner Required To Provide Security To Keep Visitors And/Or Tenants Safe?
All business and property owners must make sure that their property is safe for all visitors and tenants. In addition to securing their property from slips, trips, and falls, etc., they must make sure that their property is safe from crimes being committed against tenants and/or those lawfully on the
Continue ReadingWhat Are Personal Injury Damages?
There are generally two types of personal injury damages: 1) compensatory or actual damages; and 2) punitive or exemplary damages. Actual or compensatory damages are awarded to compensate for an injury or harm. Essentially compensatory damages are meant to make a person whole following an accident or incident; while exemplary
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“Personal Injury Law” is an umbrella term that encompasses a body of law aimed at compensating individuals for harm suffered because of another’s negligent actions or inactions. Typical personal injury cases include, but are not limited to, auto accidents, truck/18-wheeler accidents, wrongful death cases, animal attacks, railroad/train accidents, injuries sustained
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