Cruise ship deaths are tragic but, unfortunately, not rare. The Independent reports on a recent wrongful death lawsuit involving Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. The lawsuit stems from the death of a toddler who fell from the window from the cruise liner’s eleventh floor. According to the story, the company has…
Uninsured motorist coverage, called “UM” for short, is an excellent type of insurance to have. It will kick in when a person is injured by a motorist who does not have liability coverage. Even better, the insurance follows the insured, not the insured’s vehicle. This means a motorist can tap…
Florida’s wrongful death statute has provided critical support to family members left behind after a loved one’s death. In particular, spouses often need compensation to replace the lost income their spouse would have earned had he or she lived. When a wrongful death lawsuit is justified, we have obtained lost…
Florida’s wrongful death statute has allowed grieving family members to get compensation when their loved ones have died due to someone else’s wrongful acts. Without this statute, many family members would be unable to support themselves financially. They also would be denied a measure of justice of seeing the person…
The recent fiery crash on Interstate 95 that left 2 people dead has certainly put the community on edge. Car accidents that end in explosions are supposed to be the stuff of Hollywood movies, not everyday life. Unfortunately, Florida sees a good number of traffic fatalities on our roads each…
Wrongful death lawsuits allow certain family members to receive compensation when a loved one dies due to another person’s wrongful conduct. Had your loved one survived the accident, they could have brought the lawsuit. But because they died, Florida law allows the family to bring the lawsuit instead. Wrongful death…
The loss of a loved one is a traumatic event. Family members congregate to remember and grieve the dead, and it sometimes feels impossible to carry on. However, if your loved one died because of someone else’s carelessness or wrongful act, you might be able to receive compensation in a…
A recent news story from ABC 6 in Ohio has certainly caused concern in the medical community. Dr. William Husel is accused of ordering excessive dosages of pain medication for almost three dozen patients. The doses were so lethal that many patients ended up dying. Although Dr. Husel was fired…
Yes. If you believe a police officer has intentionally or negligently killed a loved one, then you can sue him or her for the loss of life. Of course, these cases are very complicated and pose unique challenges to family members. In fact, a recent wrongful death case out of…
In January 2009, Shunteria S. McIntyre gave birth to a stillborn child. Three days later, she collapsed and died. Under Florida law, a deceased person’s estate can bring a lawsuit for wrongful death when a doctor’s medical error causes the death. According to a legal complaint, Ms. McIntyre had lost…
