One definition of ‘wrongful death’ is to cause the death (demise, fatality) of another human through negligence or recklessness and with complete disregard for the safety of others, or with the deliberate intent to kill or harm. There are a number of common causes of wrongful death in the United States. One of the leading [...]
When a family member has been suddenly taken from you because of an unexpected accident it can hit the family like a ton of bricks. Study after study has shown that loss of a family member is one of the most stressful situations we will ever face in our life. The feelings can vary from [...]
State law in each specific state dictates wrongful death damages and the questions asked of the jury can very from state to state. Generally, civil damage awards in wrongful death cases finds that typically male decedents are awarded higher monetary damages than their female counterparts. This demonstrates that there is the continued belief that men [...]
As a wrongful death attorney whose career has spanned more than two decades, I have seen first hand the devastation and grief that accompanies the unjust or unexpected loss of a loved one. Survivors rightfully may feel anything from anger and guilt to anxiety about the future. Few things are more traumatic than the loss [...]
The Houston Chronicle today reported yet another fatal hit and run accident in Houston. According to reports, police became suspicious about a car stopped in downtown Houston and approached the vehicle, asking its occupants to get out. One of the occupants apparently complied with the police request yet the other fled the scene in the [...]
It has been a deadly 24 hours on Houston roadways – and no one seems to be immune to the tragedy. Consider news reports of Houston area car accidents. *A Houston Police Officer assigned to the vehicular crimes division was investigating a motorcycle accident on the Loop in the early morning hours when he was [...]
Wrongful death is traumatic to surviving families – and usually results in hidden costs – starting with the price of a funeral and burial. Consider the following information. The individual services and products of a funeral include: *the casket and other products such as a temporary grave marker and prayer cards *professional and administrative services [...]
Most people think the National Institute of Health focuses on infectious diseases and public health concerns – but, in fact, they study anything that is a regular cause of death – including vehicle collisions. Federal researchers at the National Institute of Health (NIH) recently released a report on highway accidents with several interesting findings. *Work-related [...]
Swimming pools are a common sight in Texas and a wonderful way to keep a family together. However, they also present a hazard to children and others who cannot swim. Consider the following safety tips – they might actually prevent a tragedy. *FIRST AND FOREMOST – invest in swimming lessons for your children. Babies as [...]
The three states with the most 18-wheeler truck fatalities are Texas, California and Florida. Perhaps the most alarming part of the statistics to come from any research is the fact that an average of 430 bystanders are killed each year in traffic accidents involving big rigs. That means you don’t even have to be in [...]
