In Ohio, wrongful death and negligent homicide are two separate legal terms. Knowing what they mean can help you understand your options in a legal situation. Wrongful death Wrongful death happens when someone dies because of another person's careless or intentional...
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Mistakes to avoid in an Ohio wrongful death case
Losing a loved one, especially in the negligent hands of another, brings up overwhelming emotions in the bereaved family. Between dealing with their loss and processing a claim, the decedent’s surviving loved ones may find themselves in a dark place. Consequently,...
Understanding damages in a wrongful death claim in Ohio
The death of a loved one is a challenging time for family and friends. If the loss resulted from negligence, the surviving family could access compensation through a wrongful death suit. Wrongful death cases involve two types of damages, economic and non-economic. The...
How do you claim wrongful death against a deceased person?
When someone causes another person to die through reckless behavior or negligence, Ohio law allows the surviving family members to sue the responsible party for damages. While a wrongful death suit cannot bring back the deceased family member, it may help the...
A family may receive compensation for a worker’s wrongful death
Families of an employee who died as a result of a work-related injury or accident may file for survivors' benefits through workers' compensation. According to the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 4123, benefits are available to dependents of an employee who died from an...
Wrongful deaths: 2 types of awards can be made to the victims
A person's wrongful death is often an avoidable event. They may have gone to a medical provider for a general surgery and suffered from complications from medical errors. They might have been driving when they were t-boned by another driver. Regardless of the cause,...