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 parties, such as the decedent’s spouse, parents, and children. Usually, the decedent’s will names a representative. If not, however, the court will assign one. North Carolina has established specific …
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 tragically lost a relative in a workplace accident, it is important to be aware of your rights. A workers’ compensation lawyer at the Whitley Law Firm can help …
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. Although no legal action can bring a beloved family member back, a wrongful death claim can help you and your loved ones recover the compensation you deserve for …
Asbestos is a mixture of minerals often used in electrical and building insulation that has been known to cause Mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural effusion, pleural plaque, and pneumothorax. Each one of these brings serious medical issues including breathing problems, collapsed lungs, chest pain, and aggressive cancer. Not only does asbestos affect the person directly in contact …
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 cure room working on replacement parts and tire molds supplied by Covil Corp. Unfortunately, these parts contained asbestos, and Finch was diagnosed with mesothelioma, which caused him …
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 Durham, North Carolina. According to a press conference given by Durham officials, this explosion injured numerous others and engulfed the city skyline in smoke. At the Whitley Law Firm, …
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 to the family of Jackie Fox, a woman who passed away in 2015 due to complications related to her ovarian cancer. After only four hours of deliberating, the jury decided …
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 suffered a skateboard accident on June 28, and a respiratory therapist was in the ambulance that transported the boy. Medical personnel had chosen to insert a breathing tube, …
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 million on behalf of their client. The case revolved around the wrongful death of a 23-year-old man who left behind a mother, a father, a 19-year-old brother and a girlfriend …
Below, we provide answers to commonly asked questions about wrongful death. For more, visit our wrongful death FAQs page. What is a Wrongful Death? Basically, a death is categorized as “wrongful” when it results from the negligent actions or recklessness of a third party. For example, if a person caused an accident due to negligent …
