Wrongful Death Articles

In a post a few weeks ago, we blogged about the dangers of mining. In this post, we’ll examine two more inherently dangerous jobs that often result in on-the-job fatalities: loggers and construction workers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the fatality rate for every 100,000 workers in the logging industry is 92. While that…

A recent federal court decision determined that Taser International is not responsible in the wrongful death of a 38-year-old man. In August 2004, police responded to a call that a man was “behaving erratically.” When they appeared on the scene, two officers had difficulty subduing the man, and ended up shooting him several times using…

Some jobs are inherently dangerous, like deep sea fishing, oil and gas drilling and mining. And while the dangers of working on the seas or in the energy industry are readily apparent, that is not the case with all jobs. In fact, many people would likely be surprised at the injury and fatality statistics in…

According to the Florida Times Union, the estate of a 19-year-old woman slain in the crossfire of a drug-related attack last year has received a $1 million settlement from the apartment complex property owner for a wrongful death claim. The beneficiaries include her 2-year-old twin toddlers. The pre-lawsuit settlement finalized last week said that Danielle…

Is there a link between the suicides of ex-NFL players and permanent brain injuries caused from hits during the game? The recent lawsuits filed against the National Football League think so. Last week, in a Philadelphia federal court, 81 lawsuits against the NFL were consolidated into one “mega” lawsuit. This consolidated lawsuit has accused the…

A lawsuit was filed in federal court on Monday against the Las Vegas police department by the mother of an unarmed, disabled veteran who was shot and killed by the police. The lawsuit alleges that faulty Las Vegas police policies and the use of an AR-15 assault rifle contributed to the death. On December 12,…

Summer is upon us, and children will likely seek the fun of a swimming pool throughout the season. But the fear of a child drowning is a fear that has haunted every parent’s mind at some point. Luckily, there are some important safety precautions parents can take to prevent such a tragedy from happening. The…

Many Texas companies see federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations as designed to add unnecessary expenses and responsibilities for employers, but do not see the benefits of complying. The truth is, OSHA’s safety regulations are intended to save employees from suffering a wrongful death or a serious personal injury while on the job….