What type of personal injury lawsuit is brought if the person injured later dies?
If a person who suffers an injury due to the carelessness of someone else actually dies, then the family of the dead person has a claim for “wrongful death.” This type of lawsuit is usually brought by the living family members as a way to recover for the financial loss and emotional loss of losing a loved one.
Other Slip and Fall FAQs
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What if I am Injured?
Those injured by a negligent owner or possessor of a premise may recover damages for their injuries, including loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, … more -
I was walking in a supermarket and I fell on the wet floor. It was embarrassing, but I am not hurt. Can I still sue the supermarket?
The answer is probably not. One of the requirements of filing a lawsuit for personal injury is that you actually were injured. Being … more -
I suffered an injury when I slipped on the floor at the supermarket. My attorney mentioned the term “premise liability” – what did she mean?
The term "premises liability" generally refers to accidents that occur due to the negligent maintenance or unsafe or dangerous conditions upon property owned … more -
What Are Slip and Fall Accidents?
Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. This would include slip and fall … more -
What is Ordinary Care?
The property owner or possessor has a duty to exercise ordinary care in maintaining his or her premises in a reasonably safe condition in order to prevent injury to … more -
What should I do if I’ve been injured in a slip & fall accident?
Most businesses and homeowners carry liability insurance to protect them in the event that someone is injured while on their property. This would include slip and fall … more
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