When a death is caused by the negligence of another, a wrongful death claim or lawsuit may be pursued on behalf of the survivors/beneficiaries of the deceased individual. Examples of incidents that could justify a wrongful death claim include: Defective or dangerous product Fatal assault, battery, or because of other crime Fatal vehicle accident caused…
At Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp, we have been representing accident victim families for more than three decades in wrongful death lawsuits. Although we understand that no amount of money will ever make up for the tragic death of a loved one, we also find that these legal actions often help the families reach closure, while…
Corporate defendants in personal injury and wrongful death cases increasingly demand confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements. This unjustly prevents other victims of negligence and their attorneys from learning of ways to recover compensation and monetary damages.