Let's imagine a very tragic situation where a family member is involved in a vehicle accident in which they are partly at fault, and they pass away. The other driver survives the accident but sustains injuries. You are a family member of the driver who died and lives...
Losing a loved one is always devastating, but when that loss is due to someone else's negligence, the pain can be even greater. Wrongful death not only leaves families emotionally challenged. It can also create significant financial burdens. It is essential to...
Losing a loved one can be distressing, especially when their demise is due to someone else’s negligence or intentional harm. In such tragic circumstances, family members may be able to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. If your loved one unfortunately...
In Oregon, courts can award both compensatory and punitive damages when a wrongful death occurs. Compensatory damages reimburse actual losses, such as medical expenses and lost wages. On the other hand, punitive damages serve the purpose of punishing the defendant for...
Medications help you recover, but they can cause effects that disrupt your daily activities. Some can cause dizziness, drowsiness and fainting, conditions that would make driving risky. Alarmingly, a number of drivers continue to get behind the wheel despite taking...
No amount of money can compensate for the pain of losing a loved one. Nonetheless, the surviving family of a deceased can seek damages if the death was wrongful. Those who successfully bring a wrongful death lawsuit can receive economic and noneconomic damages. But...
No one lives forever, but there are ways we can prolong life. A multibillion-dollar industry dedicates itself to extending life and keeping people looking and feeling young and healthy. With all the technology, exercises, treatments and supplements to sustain people’s...