Category Archives: Wrongful Death
“Take Care of Maya” Family Awarded Over $200 Million for Wrongful Death
This incident became the plotline of a Netflix documentary that reported the story of one family’s tragedy. The family brought their child into the hospital after she was suffering from excruciating pain. Maya was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome, a rare disorder that is treated with ketamine. When the family brought their child… Read More »
Family Wins $4M in Lawsuit Alleging Listeria Poisoning
A judge has granted a verdict of $4 million on behalf of a grieving family that lost their loved one after eating ice cream that was contaminated with listeria. The victim was the primary caretaker of her husband who suffered from dementia and other health ailments. The 79-year-old victim was visiting her daughter in… Read More »
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Sushi Establishment
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a sushi establishment. 50 people were sickened after a food-borne toxin infected them while eating at the same restaurant. This is now the second wrongful death lawsuit filed against the sushi restaurant. The incident occurred in April. The plaintiff became severely ill and dehydrated from food… Read More »
Mother Files Wrongful Death After Child Dies in Swimming Pool
The mother of a four-year-old boy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Cape Cod campground after the child drowned in a swimming pool. The lawsuit is alleging gross negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress along with wrongful death. According to the family, there was no lifeguard on duty at the time… Read More »
Top Seven Causes of Injury-Related Death in Florida
A few of the leading causes of accidental death are true accidents. House fires are a good example. Sometimes, lightning strikes homes and causes fires. Typically, however, defective wiring or other man-made causes trigger house fires. In cases like these, manufacturers and homebuilders are usually strictly liable for damages. In other situations, a Tampa… Read More »