Justice Department Investigates Possible Civil Rights Violation at Perkin Prison
According to witnesses, Adam Montoya, a prisoner at Perkin Prison in Illinois, had begged and pleaded for help for at least a week before finally dying. Mr. Montoya was serving a sentence for a counterfeit check operation and, according to reports, suffered from cancer, hepatitis and HIV.
Read More3 Notable Wrongful Death Verdicts for the first half of 2010
In the first six months of 2010 Chicago has seen its fair share of wrongful death verdicts and settlements. Yet, because of their size, several of these settlements stand out as particularly notable. In what follows, we will take a look at three cases that produced very large settlements including a record breaking Cook County case.
Read MoreTypes of Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
Did you know that if your family member’s life is suddenly taken by the reckless or malicious conduct of someone else, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit, and may be entitled to financial compensation? There are two major types of damages you can receive, the damages for your expenses from your loved one’s death, as well as an amount of money decided upon by the court, in order to punish the defendant.
Read MoreWhen Medical Malpractice Leads to Wrongful Death
Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of wrongful deaths in Dallas and across the country. Wrongful death due to medical malpractice may be the result of misdiagnosis, poor medical procedure, or poor treatment.
If somebody dies as the result of medical negligence or malpractice, the family of the deceased can take legal action against those responsible for the death.
Read MoreWhat to Do If You’re Involved in a Motorcycle Accident
There’s nothing quite like the freedom you experience when riding a motorcycle. Feeling the wind in your face and experiencing the open road with little between you and the elements is thrilling indeed. However, that freedom can be taken away in a matter of moments if you’re involved in a motorcycle accident.
Read MoreTechnology and the Car Accident Scene Investigation
I settled a case a few weeks ago where the cell phone records of the defendant driver turned out to be important. She denied being on the cell phone at the time of the accident and my client was adamant that she was on the cell phone and that was why the defendant had run the red light, because she wasn’t paying attention. Turned out that when we attempted to subpoena the defendant’s cell phone records the defendant driver’s cell phone carrier was unwilling to turn over the records without an additional court order.
Read MoreCan You Trust an Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident?
Car accident victims are faced with a number of challenges and stressful situations. If you have suffered any type of injury because of a car accident, you may want to hire an experienced attorney to help you with your case. If you decide to do it alone, you will be dealing with a well trained insurance adjuster who will definitely contact you immediately after your accident.
Read MoreCould Repeated Tasing Have Led to Wrongful Death?
As reported by Matt Elofson of DothanEagle.com, a mother has recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit over the loss of her son. Two years ago Nicholas Cody died while trying to evade police during a traffic stop. He was tased multiple times and died a week later. The mother now believes the use of taser was the catalyzing factor in the young man’s death.
Read MoreAvoid These 5 Mistakes After a Car Accident
Read this blog post written by Virginia car accident attorney Ben Glass to find out what actions you need to avoid following an auto accident:
The initial shock following a car accident isn’t the only thing you have to cope with, as the aftermath from a crash can be just as upsetting and overwhelming.
Read MoreCan A Host of a Graduation Party Be Held Liable for Damages Caused by a Guest?
As graduation season is here, many people will be hosting end of school or summer parties. For many people, serving alcohol to guests has become a norm when throwing parties. However, we all know that combining alcohol with young people often leads to excesses which sometimes end in serious injuries or even deaths. Now, is a host who provides free alcohol at a party at risk for being sued if one of the guests injures or kills another person in a car accident after leaving his or her party?
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