Wrongful death
What Jobs Put Workers at the Most Risk for Wrongful Death in Tennessee?
Posted in Wrongful death on November 16, 2022
Workers in Tennessee can face on-the-job risks each day, particularly those who work in higher-risk industries. When we look at information available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we can see that those who work in the material moving occupations, construction industry, and extraction occupations accounted for approximately 50% of all fatal workplace… read more
How To File a Wrongful Death Claim in Tennessee
Posted in Wrongful death on November 16, 2022
Wrongful death claims arise in various ways throughout Tennessee, and family members of those who lost their life due to the negligence of others need to know how to file a wrongful death case. Tennessee wrongful death claims can be challenging, and we want to review some of the basic aspects that you need to… read more
What Are the Most Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases?
Posted in Wrongful death on September 28, 2022
Family members should be able to recover compensation if their loved one lost their life as a result of the negligent actions of another individual or entity in Tennessee. However, not every death that occurs will necessarily result in a viable wrongful death claim. Here, we want to examine some of the most common ways… read more
What are the 4 Elements of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Posted in Wrongful death on December 15, 2021
Anytime an individual loses their life as a result of the negligent actions of another individual or entity in Tennessee, family members of the deceased may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover compensation and closure for their losses. However, wrongful death lawsuits hinge on four separate elements that must be… read more
What Damages are Available in a Tennessee Wrongful Death Case?
Posted in Wrongful death on October 25, 2021
Nobody should ever have to worry about how to handle the untimely death of a loved one. However, there are times when the careless or negligent actions of others lead to tragedy for families in Tennessee. Wrongful death laws allow families of those who lose their life due to the actions of others to file… read more
How to Prove Fault in a Tennessee Wrongful Death Claim
Posted in Wrongful death on October 20, 2021
Losing a loved one is a tragedy, especially if the careless or negligent actions of someone else caused their death. In Tennessee, certain family members are allowed to file wrongful death lawsuits in order to recover compensation from the liable party in these situations. However, proving that another individual or entity caused the death is… read more
Does Insurance Cover Wrongful Death?
Posted in Wrongful death on October 15, 2021
If you lose a loved one as a result of the careless or negligent actions of someone else, you should be able to recover compensation. In many cases, a death claim will be resolved through an insurance settlement, but that is not always how this works. Depending on the situation, insurance settlement policies may not… read more
What Is The Statute Of Limitations On Wrongful Death?
Posted in Wrongful death on May 31, 2021
Losing somebody that you care about is devastating. If your loved one lost their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of someone else, this makes the situation even more complicated. In Tennessee, the family members or the estate of the deceased in these cases may be allowed to file a wrongful death… read more
How Long Does It Take To Settle Wrongful Death Claims?
Posted in Wrongful death on May 26, 2021
If you have lost somebody you love due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity, your family may very well be entitled to various types of compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. However, these cases can be challenging, and there are many complications that can arise at every step along… read more
How Do I Choose A Wrongful Death Lawyer?
Posted in Wrongful death on May 24, 2021
Losing somebody that you love can be devastating. This is certainly the case if the loss of life occurred due to the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity. In these situations, it may be possible for family members or the estate of the deceased to file a wrongful death lawsuit against… read more