Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
According to G.S. § 28A-18-2, a personal representative of the decedent’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit. They do so for the benefit of other parti...
What Are Workers’ Comp Death Benefits?
Workers’ comp death benefits provide financial support to eligible family members if a loved one dies as a result of a job-related injury or illness. If you t...
Who Gets the Money in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in NC?
If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you should promptly consult a wrongful death attorney in Raleigh NC. Understanding your legal rights is important. ...
New Legislation Looks to Ban Asbestos Use Nationwide
Asbestos is a mixture of minerals often used in electrical and building insulation that has been known to cause Mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural effusion, pleu...
Covil Corp Found Responsible for Wrongful Death of Firestone Employee
A North Carolina jury has awarded Franklin Finch’s estate $32.7 million. Finch was a Firestone employee for 20 years, where he spent some of his time in the c...
Durham Gas Explosion Leads to Death and Multiple Injuries
On April 10, a 61-year old man—and owner of Kaffeinate Coffee Shop—was killed after a contractor, hired by Crown Castle, struck a gas line in downtown Durha...
Talcum Powder Causes Wrongful Death, Johnson & Johnson to Pay $72M
A St. Louis jury has determined that pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) should pay a total of $72 million in compensatory and punitive damages...
Family Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit With Hospital
Monday, May 12, 2014, a family reached a settlement in their claim against a hospital, the hospital they blame for a 13-year-old boy’s death. The teen had...
Whitley Law Firm Settles Wrongful Death Case for $1.4 Million
Whitley Law Firm is proud to announce that attorneys Robert E. Whitley and Ann Ochsner were recently successful in securing a pre-suit settlement of $1.4 millio...
What Types of Damages are Compensable in a Wrongful Death Claim?
After losing a loved one in a car accident, motorcycle accident, truck accident, or any other type of accident, hiring an attorney to seek compensable damages m...
