Wrongful Death

  • How Much Can I Recover in a Wrongful Death Case in West Virginia?

    Family discussing wrongful death claim with lawyer

    Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences anyone can face, especially when their death is caused by the negligent or intentional actions of another person or entity. If you find yourself in this tragic situation, you may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit in West Virginia. However, many

  • Can There be a Wrongful Death Case and a Criminal Case?

    Anytime an individual loses their life to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity, their family members should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, we understand that there is confusion about the difference between wrongful death claims and criminal cases after a death occurs. Here, we want to

  • Causes of Wrongful Death

    Anytime a person loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another person or entity, family members or the estate of the deceased should be able to recover compensation for their losses. Wrongful death claims arise in various ways throughout West Virginia. Here, we want to examine the most common causes

  • What if a Victim Passes Away While Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim?

    When a person sustains an injury caused by the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another individual or entity, they will usually be able to recover compensation for their losses through a civil personal injury lawsuit in West Virginia. However, if an injury victim passes away while their personal injury lawsuit is ongoing, the victim’s

  • Differences Between Survival Action and Wrongful Death

    The loss of a loved one caused by the negligent or wrongful actions of another will leave surviving family members with difficult decisions to make. One of these decisions revolves around whether or not to take legal action against the at-fault party. In West Virginia, there is a difference between wrongful death claims and survival

  • How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in West Virginia

    If you have lost a loved one as a result of the careless, negligent, or wrongful actions of another individual or entity in West Virginia, then we know this is a difficult time for you and your family. You have difficult choices to make, including whether or not to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Here,