Idaho wrongful death law is governed by Idaho Code Section 5-311, a statute that specifies what family members qualify as legal heirs for purposes of filing a claim for damages. The Idaho statute establishes that legal heirs include a deceased … Read More
The fall means hunting season for many outdoorsmen in the state of Idaho. When practiced safely, hunting can be a lifelong activity full of tradition as well as put food on the table for many families. However when negligence occurs … Read More
The federal Food and Drug Administration is investigating five cases in which individuals have died after consuming Monster Energy Drinks. The agency is also investigating a case involving a non-fatal heart attack that was sustained by a person after drinking … Read More
Car accident deaths are the leading cause of death for people between the ages of three and thirty-three. Millions of car accidents occur every year, resulting in thousands of deaths and many more injuries. In addition, property damage that is … Read More
Death by car accident is not uncommon in the United States – it continues to be the leading cause of death in the country. When a person dies because of negligent behavior or misconduct committed by another person or business, … Read More
The wrongful death of a loved one who is killed due to a senseless act of negligence leaves many families facing an uncertain and frightening future. Whether your loved one was killed by a negligent driver in an automobile accident, … Read More
Wrongful death cases can be extremely complex, particularly when the actions of multiple parties resulted in the victim’s death. In some cases families of the deceased will accept a settlement offer while others find they must proceed to trial in … Read More
Injury death numbers in Wyoming put it in the top five states in the nation for injury-related fatalities per capita; not an envious position. A comparative study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in conjunction with the Trust for … Read More
When family members lose a loved one to a wrongful death, they may have legal options they are unaware of or have not considered. In a substantial number of cases that involve negligence, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice, or … Read More
If a person or a company’s agent acts in a negligent way that causes the death of another person, the person or company can be held liable in a wrongful death action. California has specific rules regarding this particular cause … Read More