Category: Wrongful Death

Wrongful death benefits can be given to someone who suffered financially due to the deceased person’s death. This usually means the decedent’s surviving family members, although it could include others. The victim of an accident or injury would usually file a personal injury lawsuit on his or her own behalf and collect any damages awarded. […]

Few things in life are as painful as unexpectedly losing a family member. When his or her death was preventable, it can be all the more devastating.  If your loved one died due to the negligence or wrongful act of someone else, you have the right to bring a legal case against the responsible party. […]

No matter how it occurs, the death of someone you know can be heartbreaking. Our hearts at Minton Law Firm go out to anyone experiencing such a loss. We offer our support by providing helpful information for grieving family members. One question that often arises concerns accidental versus wrongful death is: How do they differ? […]

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a wrongful death settlement is not generally classified as taxable income. IRS Rule 1.104-1 shows that compensatory damages are not considered part of gross income, as they are received for physical injuries or physical sickness. This includes damages paid for pain and suffering that resulted from the physical in

When a person dies because of someone else’s negligence, the deceased’s family members may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. How do you fight and win a wrongful death case? This article will discuss who can file a wrongful death lawsuit, what evidence is needed to build a solid legal case, the types […]

The sudden death of a loved one can take a devastating toll on surviving family members. When you have a case of wrongful death, you may be legally entitled to file a lawsuit against the negligent party. Who is liable for damages in a wrongful death claim or lawsuit? The at-fault party’s insurance company typically […]

Wrongful deaths from motor vehicle accidents, defective products, medical errors, and so on happen far too often. Tragically, for each person killed by another’s carelessness or negligence, there are many loved ones left behind.  If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for burial […]