A "WRONGFUL DEATH" action is a lawsuit brought on behalf of a deceased person's family or beneficiaries that alleges the death was attributable to the willful or negligent act of another.
If the personal injury or wrongful death was caused by a DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, such as a prescription drug recalled due to dangerous side effects, the lawsuit may be filed against the manufacturer of the product. A product is "defective" when it is not fit to perform its intended purpose. If you believe you have been injured by a defective product, you should:
Under some circumstances, not only does the person directly injured have a claim for damages, but others may also bring a claim. We will discuss all of the facts with you. If necessary we will enlist the help of private investigators, other attorneys, medical experts, accident reconstructionists, or other professionals who can provide assistance to you.
Be wary of insurance companies that ask you to sign any documents releasing them from liability. It is also critical to remember that there are limited time periods in which you must initiate a lawsuit. It these time periods (statutes of limitation) pass, you may be forever barred from collecting damages.
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