Wrongful Death

A trucking company that has trucks running on the highways of several states is facing a federal lawsuit that was filed by the wife of a truck driver who died in an accident in 2013 near Bluefield, West Virginia. The lawsuit names the trucking company and one its...

Any parent knows of the great lengths parents are willing to go in order to preserve their children's safety. Unfortunately, despite all of the research they conduct to ensure they have the safest car, crib and car seat, some parents can not protect their children...

There is no denying that police officers in West Virginia and across the country have difficult jobs. Many are simply hard working individuals who want to protect their fellow citizens. However, a mistake made by officers can have serious, even deadly, consequences...

The West Virginia family of a woman killed in a car accident could be owed wrongful death compensation from General Motors. Readers are likely aware of the controversy surrounding the American automaker as details emerge regarding ignition switch defects. These...

A Bluefield hospital and doctor are facing a wrongful death lawsuit for allegedly failing to properly treat a condition. According to the lawsuit, this lack of proper care ultimately led to the untimely death of a patient. The wrongful death suit seeks compensation...

A nursing home was entangled in a lawsuit in which a jury awarded millions to the plaintiff. A West Virginia jury awarded $80 million in a wrongful death suit for punitive damages. Now, the court of appeals has decreased the initial amount down to $32 million.Back in...

Incidents that happen on obstacle courses are rare, but they do happen. Large obstacle courses can be dangerous and sometimes deadly. This case is no exception, and a West Virginia company, Tough Mudder, is faced with a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a deceased...

Certain health conditions may lead people to take prescription medications. These prescription drugs are taken to alleviate or eliminate physical ailments that patients suffer from. However, some drugs can actually cause more harm than good, including injury and...

A county Board of Education and the city have been faced with a lawsuit. The family of a West Virginia teenager filed a wrongful death claim after he was killed traveling home from school. He was reportedly struck by a train.According to the lawsuit, the teen was in...

When car accidents are fatal, the responsible driver can face criminal and civil penalties. Depending on the outcome of these investigations, the surviving West Virginia family members affected by these accidents may be entitled to file wrongful death claims against...