Pursuing a Claim for Wrongful Death Following a Pedestrian Accident
As is the case with many accidents that result in wrongful deaths, the conduct which led to the accident which killed your family member is also likely to have been a violation of the law. This means that the person or people who are responsible for your loss could also face criminal charges. For many families, the possibility that … [Read more...] about Pursuing a Claim for Wrongful Death Following a Pedestrian Accident
Preventable Military Wrongful Death Claims
USA- Rollcall.com writes that a shocking number of military deaths are caused by preventable training accidents. In fact, a report published by the Congressional Research Service earlier this month stated that nearly one in three active-duty fatalities that occurred in the United States Military from 2006 through 2018 were … [Read more...] about Preventable Military Wrongful Death Claims
Inmate Deaths Caused by Prison Guards
USA- Myjournalcourier.com writes that while COVID-19 has become a concern at prisons, such as Rikers Island in New York, it is not the only thing killing the incarcerated. Annually, about 128 prisoners are killed in the United States in homicides or accidents. The study which published the numbers analyzed the data from 2012 through … [Read more...] about Inmate Deaths Caused by Prison Guards
Mechanic Crushed by Car in East Harlem
EAST HARLEM, Manhattan, New York — Spectrum News NY1 reported that a 43-year-old man is dead after a freak accident in an East Harlem parking lot. An inspector for the New York City Department of Buildings said that the 43-year-old mechanic was working in the parking lot when a parking lift collapsed and dropped a vehicle on top of … [Read more...] about Mechanic Crushed by Car in East Harlem
Fecal Transplant Lawsuits
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that fecal transplant procedures and studies must immediately stop after one transplant patient died and another fell gravely ill from the procedure. The New York Times reported that the procedure is a safe alternative for treating people suffering from … [Read more...] about Fecal Transplant Lawsuits
CPSC Reports Child Drowning Deaths Increasing
WASHINGTON – A report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates that child drowning deaths are increasing in the United States. The report states that drowning is the primary cause of unintentional death for American children ages 1 to 4. A news release from CPSC regarding its report states that child … [Read more...] about CPSC Reports Child Drowning Deaths Increasing
Worker Crushed at Work Site in Brooklyn
MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A man working at a construction site died tragically when a piece of the crane near which he worked fell on him. The worker was 34-years-old and hailed from Brooklyn. According to the Daily News, the man was crushed by a 7.5-ton counterweight that fell. The man who died was part of a crew assembling the crane around … [Read more...] about Worker Crushed at Work Site in Brooklyn
Fatal Bonita Beach Road Cycling Accident
FLORIDA – According to News-press.com, a cyclist was killed when two vehicles crashed into one another causing one car to veer onto the sidewalk along Bonita Beach Road where it struck the victim. The cyclist was identified as a 65-year-old man from Warwick, New York. The cyclist was declared dead at the scene of the crash. The … [Read more...] about Fatal Bonita Beach Road Cycling Accident
Car Crashes into House Killing Two Teens in Newark
NEWARK, NJ – According to Newyork.cbslocal.com, two teenagers died in a car crash. The incident occurred when the teens’ vehicle smashed into a house at about 5:30 in the morning close to Bergen Street. According to the authorities, the vehicle had been stolen. The two teens struck a traffic light, hit a parked vehicle, and then … [Read more...] about Car Crashes into House Killing Two Teens in Newark
Fatal Accident Kills Man at New York Cheese Company
ORANGEBURG, NY – According to Abc7ny.com, a workplace accident at a cheese factory killed a man from New Jersey. The Orange County Police were called to the scene of the accident at the Icco Cheese Company. Upon arriving at the factory, police found the victim, a 41-year-old man, of Patterson, New Jersey in a mixing … [Read more...] about Fatal Accident Kills Man at New York Cheese Company
Fatal Helicopter Blade Accident at Brooksville Airport
BROOKSVILLE, FL – According to Wsbradio.com, a person died at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport on Thursday, January 10, 2019, at about 3:35 in the afternoon. Reports indicate that the victim was decapitated by the blade from a helicopter. Law enforcement officers responded to the call to the scene of a “very serious” … [Read more...] about Fatal Helicopter Blade Accident at Brooksville Airport
Worker Killed in Horrific, Fatal Helicopter Decapitation Accident
BROOKSVILLE, FL – According to Wnct.com, a man working on a helicopter was decapitated on Thursday, January 10, 2019, in Hernando County. The incident took place around the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport. Reports indicate that the sheriff received a 911 call from a worker who said he and another individual used a power … [Read more...] about Worker Killed in Horrific, Fatal Helicopter Decapitation Accident
Three Men Killed by Drunk Driver While Fixing Power Lines in Florida
CHIPLEY, FL. – October 25, 2018 - Three men who were fixing power lines damaged by the hurricane in Florida were struck and killed by a drunk driver on October 24, 2018. The driver was apprehended after fleeing the scene, according to an online news report from atlanta.cbslocal.com. Shortly before 7 p.m. on October 24, 52-year-old … [Read more...] about Three Men Killed by Drunk Driver While Fixing Power Lines in Florida
Cruise Safety Questioned After Woman Dies in Fire
Cruise Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys Parker Waichman LLP Address Latest Tragedy on the High Seas Inexplicably, a large boat carrying approximately 50 passengers and crew burst into flames on Sunday, January 14, 2018. The large boat ferried passengers to a waiting cruise ship that feature casino-style gambling. The cruise ship … [Read more...] about Cruise Safety Questioned After Woman Dies in Fire
The Wrongful Death Lawsuits
What is Wrongful Death? Wrongful death involves legal actions brought by surviving family members and/or dependents for damages when a person’s death is caused by the wrongful conduct of another individual. These cases may arise from construction accidents; death during a supervised activity; medical malpractice; police … [Read more...] about The Wrongful Death Lawsuits
New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
Hiring a Wrongful Death Lawyer in New York The death of a loved one is a devastating event. When a loved one dies in a wrongful death, the grief may also be deeply horrific. The New York lawyers at Parker Waichman LLP have decades of experiencing working with families who have experienced the tragedy of a loved one's wrongful … [Read more...] about New York Wrongful Death Lawyers
Army Corps’ MRGO Flooding Liability Could Extend to Wrongful Death
Decision in MRGO Flooding Liability. Last month's decision in a MRGO (Mississippi River Gulf Outlet) lawsuit that found the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers liable for much of the Hurricane Katrina flooding that occurred in Louisiana could ultimately mean that the federal government will have to foot some of the bill for the … [Read more...] about Army Corps’ MRGO Flooding Liability Could Extend to Wrongful Death
Bayer, J&J Faces New Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit. Litigation Continues to Mount over Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit. A new wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over the anticoagulant Xarelto against Janssen Pharmaceuticals, parent company Johnson & Johnson and Bayer Healthcare. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a West Virginia man who … [Read more...] about Bayer, J&J Faces New Xarelto Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Suicide Victim’s Mother Files Suit Against County, Jail
Family Of A Suicide Victim Filed A Suit. The mother of an Iraq war veteran who committed suicide at the Nassau County Correctional Center on Feb. 28 has filed suit against the jail and Nassau County for "the personal injuries and wrongful death of her son." Bartholomew Ryan, 32, who was living in East Meadow, is a former Marine … [Read more...] about Suicide Victim’s Mother Files Suit Against County, Jail
Vet’s mom sues Nassau over his jail suicide
Nassau County Jail Suicide Lawsuit. The mother of an Iraq War veteran who last month hanged himself at the Nassau County jail while facing a DWI charge has filed a wrongful death claim against the county seeking up to $22 million in damages. The Lawsuit Alleged That The Jail Was Negligent Lawyers for Lilyann Ryan, of … [Read more...] about Vet’s mom sues Nassau over his jail suicide
Parker Waichman LLP, Partner Law Firms, Win $20 Million Jury Award in Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Lorillard Tobacco Company
A Lawsuit Against Lorillard Tobacco Company. Parker Waichman LLP and its partner law firms, the Alvarez Law Firm and the Paige Law Firm, have obtained a $20 million verdict in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Lorillard Tobacco Company on behalf of a Florida woman who lost her husband to small cell lung cancer. A Dade … [Read more...] about Parker Waichman LLP, Partner Law Firms, Win $20 Million Jury Award in Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Lorillard Tobacco Company
J$J Settles Duragesic Patch Lawsuit
Duragesic Patch Wrongful Death Lawsuit. Johnson & Johnson has agreed to settle wrongful death claims involving its Duragesic pain-killing patch for more than $2.5 million, according to Bloomberg.com. The settlement, paid to the family of a Florida man who overdosed on the opiod painkiller fentanyl while wearing the patch in 2003, … [Read more...] about J$J Settles Duragesic Patch Lawsuit
ConAgra Sued for Woman’s Death
Victims Filed A Lawsuit Against ConAgra Foods. A family filed a negligence and wrongful-death lawsuit against ConAgra Foods Inc., claiming a relative died from eating salmonella-tainted peanut butter. No deaths have been confirmed in the salmonella outbreak linked to peanut butter produced by the company, but the family of Roberta … [Read more...] about ConAgra Sued for Woman’s Death
Mother Sues Birth Control Patch Company
A Woman Died While Using A Birth Control Patch. The mother of a woman who died while using a popular birth control patch has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the maker of the patch, which she says caused her daughter's death. The lawsuit filed in San Francisco Superior Court names Ortho Evra's developer and manufacturer … [Read more...] about Mother Sues Birth Control Patch Company
PW Filed Wrongful Death Action Against Maker of Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
The Maker Of Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Is The Subject In A Wrongful Death Litigation. In the vast majority of cases where a prescription drug is the subject of personal injury or wrongful death litigation, the “victim” was already suffering from a physical or psychological illness, disease, or other health problem that … [Read more...] about PW Filed Wrongful Death Action Against Maker of Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch
Widower Sues Over Wife’s Death During Trial for Biogen Drug
Biogen Drug Clinical Trial. A Colorado widower whose wife died after participating in a clinical trial for one of Biogen Idec's multiple sclerosis drugs has sued the company, saying his wife "didn't have to die." The wrongful death suit filed Wednesday on behalf of Walter Smith, of Colorado Springs, also named Cambridge-based … [Read more...] about Widower Sues Over Wife’s Death During Trial for Biogen Drug
Mercy, Two Docs Settle Wrongful Death Suit for $7 M
Mercy Hospital Settle A Wrongful Death Suit. It cost two doctors and Wilkes-Barre Mercy Hospital $7 million Monday to settle a wrongful death lawsuit that accused them of responsibility in the death of Frank Thornton through "medical misadventure." The end of the two and a half year ordeal came Monday at an unprecedented … [Read more...] about Mercy, Two Docs Settle Wrongful Death Suit for $7 M
