There are several situations in which you might be able to file an injury lawsuit on behalf of a family member. Unfortunately, the most common by far is if the family member has died. This matter falls under the jurisdiction of state law. Here are some of the details...
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Families file lawsuits in crash that killed Kobe Bryant, others
Tennessee fans of basketball player Kobe Bryant may be aware that his wife, Vanessa Bryant, filed a lawsuit against the owners of the helicopter that Bryant was traveling in when it crashed, causing his death and the death of eight other people. The Bryants'...
Families of victims may consider merits of wrongful death claims
Losing a loved one is never an easy experience. Unfortunately, Tennessee residents are faced with this tragic situation whenever a fatal crash takes the life of an innocent victim. Recently, one man shared his frustration over the senseless loss of his brother in a...
Families may seek relief from damages via wrongful death lawsuits
The loss of a loved one is a tragedy from which families may never fully recover. If that death was sudden, as happens in a traffic accident, the emotional pain may only be exacerbated by the financial burdens these accidents often impose. Under some...
Fatal crash caused by drunk driver could be wrongful death case
Traveling the highways throughout the nation is often challenging enough based on congestion and roadwork. Add in the possibility that impaired drivers may be traveling along these same roads and the level of danger increases substantially. Sadly, when an impaired...
Tennessee families may file wrongful death suit for tragic losses
Life is full of everyday choices that usually do not result in deadly consequences. Unfortunately, one never knows when a simple decision can end in tragedy. One Tennessee family recently lost a loved one due to the apparent negligence of an intoxicated driver. Apart...
Tennessee families may have case for wrongful death in crashes
Life is full of daily decisions that usually do not result in life or death consequences. Unfortunately, depending upon the situation and surroundings, even a simple decision to cross an intersection could result in a tragic ending. Recently, the death of one...
Families may have basis for wrongful death in highway fatalities
The majority of Tennessee commuters are familiar with the most dangerous sections of their routes on their way to and from work, school or errands. Unfortunately, no matter how attentive a driver may be to known hazards, sometimes unforeseen...
Some fatal accidents may justify filing wrongful death claims
When traveling the interstates, the most frustrating aspects are usually heavy traffic and aggressive drivers. Unfortunately, while many Tennessee drivers are familiar with the dangers that large, commercial vehicles can pose, there are also the unexpected events...
Families of heatstroke victims could have case for wrongful death
From the years between 1960 and 2017, there were approximately 145 deaths of football players due to heat-related causes. Recently, a 19-year-old college football player died of heatstroke complications. Sadly, this type of tragedy could impact Tennessee...
