How Does the Probate Process Impact a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
August 29, 2023 | Wrongful Death
When a person loses their life due to the negligent or wrongful actions of another individual or entity, family members of the deceased may be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. This process entails opening up the estate to the probate process. To be clear, the probate process is not exclusive to… read more
How Much Can I Recover in a Wrongful Death Case?
December 30, 2021 | Wrongful Death
Family members who have lost a loved one due to the negligent or intentional actions of another individual or entity are often able to recover compensation through wrongful death lawsuits in West Virginia. However, there is no set amount of compensation paid for these claims. Rather, the total amount of compensation families or an estate… read more
Can There be a Wrongful Death Case and a Criminal Case?
December 17, 2021 | Wrongful Death
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… read more
December 10, 2021 | 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… read more
What if a Victim Passes Away While Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim?
December 1, 2021 | Wrongful Death
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… read more
Differences Between Survival Action and Wrongful Death
November 26, 2021 | 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… read more
How to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in West Virginia
November 11, 2021 | Wrongful Death
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,… read more
