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Maynard & Harris Attorneys at Law, PLLC Personal Injury-Wrongful Death Newsletter - October 2018 | ||
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| Maynard & Harris Attorneys at Law, PLLC distributes Personal Injury-Wrongful Death newsletters monthly. Please visit our web site for more information on Personal Injury-Wrongful Death and our contact information at http://triadaccidentlaw1.lawoffice.com Damages in Wrongful Death Lawsuits Wrongful death is when an individual dies from injuries that were caused by the wrongful or criminal actions of another. The decedent??s family may file a claim for wrongful death. In some states, family members may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit on the decedent??s behalf as well. Every state has a wrongful death statute giving the decedent??s survivors a legal claim for wrongful death. The goal of these statutes is to protect loved ones. However, the specific conditions of states?? statutes may differ depending on the jurisdiction. Some conditions may be the amount of time family members have to file a wrongful death claim and the type or amount of damages that are permissible by statute. For this reason, it is important to speak to a personal injury attorney knowledgeable in wrongful death claims. An attorney in your area will be able to discuss the applicable law in your jurisdiction and help you learn more about your legal options. Click here to unsubscribe from this newsletter. | ||
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