A wrongful death suit is a civil action that is brought against the wrongdoer responsible – an individual or an entity – for the death of a person in a manner such that, had the deceased survived, they would have been able to bring a personal injury claim against the wrongdoer at fault. The death may be due to the “wrongful act, neglect or default” of the wrongdoer.
Someone, of course, must bring the claim on behalf of the deceased. The question is, who may do so under the law?
If you’ve been in a car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident and are wondering how long your case will go on for, here are some factors that will affect the timeline.
The short answer to this question is: Yes, maybe. If you were in a car accident that wasn’t primarily your fault, and it led to pain and suffering, you can seek compensation for it. Read on to find out more about determining the amount, limits, and how you can get pain and suffering for your motor vehicle accident.
Each year, approximately 2.8 million people experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results in a trip to the Emergency Department, hospitalization, or death, according to the CDC. While many mild brain injuries like concussions resolve quickly with no problem, more severe brain injuries can cause devastating long-term problems. If you’ve sustained a moderate or severe brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, a fall, or another accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering how it affects your personal injury case and what you can recover. Here are some points to consider.
Accidents and injuries are difficult enough to deal with when the person who caused them is a stranger. But what about when it’s a friend or family member? Can you sue them, or should you? What are your other options?
For the fifth year in a row, attorneys from The Carolina Law Group have been named to the Legal Elite of the Upstate List by Greenville Business Magazine. Matthew Whitehead received the most votes for Personal Injury Law, while Mitchell K. Byrd, Jr. was listed among the elite for Workers’ Compensation Law, Nihar M. Patel was listed for both Personal Injury and Criminal Law, and Monty D. Desai was listed in the elite for Criminal Law the August 2019 issue.
South Carolina requires that all drivers carry auto insurance with minimum coverage levels, yet it’s estimated that approximately one in eight drivers on the road are uninsured. Learn about the consequences of driving without car insurance in South Carolina.
Whether you’re the plaintiff or the defendant, you should be prepared before you step foot into the courtroom. Here are tips on how to dress, how to behave, and how to prepare for your day in court.