Wrongful Death Lawsuits

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• WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUITS

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Settlements, compensation and hiring a wrongful
death lawyer

• A wrongful death lawsuit is filed on behalf of
  someone who died as a result of another partys
  negligence or wrongful actions.
• Only the executor of the decedents estate
  (usually a family member) can file the wrongful
  death suit.
• Only designated distributees can receive
  compensation.

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Settlements, compensation and hiring a wrongful
death lawyer (Contd)

• Wrongful death lawsuit can be filed between one
  to three years after the death, depending on the
  state In which the suit is filed.
• You should contact a wrongful death attorney in
  your state immediately to determine your rights
  and learn about settlements and court awards.

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• Causes of Wrongful Death

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1. Wrongful Death and Defective Drugs

• Over the years, various pharmaceutical companies
  have failed to notify the FDA, physicians and
  consumers of dangerous defects in their drugs.
• Companies that knowingly hide serious side
  effects are liable for the consequences.
• FDA approval doesnt relieves a company of its
  responsibility to the consumer, nor does it
  protect the company from liability.
• If the effects of defective drugs lead to
  premature and wrongful death, a wrongful death
  suit may be filed.

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2. Wrongful Death and Defective Products

• A companys failure to recognize a defect in one
  of its products, or to report that defect to
  retailers and consumers is grounds for a lawsuit.
• Product liability lawsuits involves everything
  from car tires to defective medical devices.
• These lawsuits have played a major role in
  removing defective products from the shelves and
  out of the workplace.
• A product liability attorney can provide you with
  examples of settlements and help determine your
  legal recourse.

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3. Medical Malpractice

• Thousands of medical mistakes and incorrect
  diagnoses occur each year.
• Sometimes these mistakes and misdiagnoses lead to
  harm or injury.
• Cases of negligence or malpractice that lead to a
  patients death may be grounds for a wrongful
  death suit.

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4. Toxic Exposure and Poisoning

• People working in petroleum and chemical
  industries are often exposed to hazardous
  substances leading to devastating illnesses and
  diseases.
• Respiratory disease, blindness, hearing loss,
  mesothelioma and other types of cancer.
• Employers who knowingly expose their employees to
  toxic substances without taking the proper
  precautions are guilty of negligence.
• Toxic exposure leading to death may be grounds
  for a wrongful death lawsuit.

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5. Accidents and Injuries

• Defective vehicles and negligent driving behavior
  account for thousands of accidents and injuries
  each year.
• When someone dies as a result of another partys
  negligence, it may be grounds for a wrongful
  death lawsuit. 

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Common accidents leading to wrongful death

• Automobile accidents
• SUV accidents
• Van accidents
• ATV accidents
• Bus accidents
• Boating accidents
• Drowning

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Compensation for wrongful death

• Medical expenses
• Hospital expenses
• Funeral costs
• Deceaseds pain and suffering prior to death

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Compensation for family members

• Companionship
• Financial support
• Parental support
• Mental distress
• Emotional pain
• Loss of wages

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Wrongful death lawyers

• You need to know your rights when faced with a
  wrongful death.
• Insurance adjusters work for liable party to
  reduce or eliminate your compensation on
  technicalities.
• Only an experienced wrongful death attorney can
  assure you a just and fair compensation.
• Generally these attorneys work on NO WIN NO FEE
  policy.

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• Contact Us
• Ganim Injury Lawyers
• 2620 Nichols Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614 Email
  george_at_ganiminjurylawyers.com Phone
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