Wrongful Death

5 Types of Damages Available to Survivors of a DUI Wrongful Death

Published on January 8, 2013 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Car Accidents, Drunk Driving, Wrongful Death

In 2011, Insurance Journal posited that the average cost of a fatal car accident in Utah totals $281 million. This shockingly exorbitant bill covers only medical expenses and income lost during the time of the decedent’s convalescence and after their passing. That reckoning doesn’t even touch funeral expenses, medical bills, and burial costs which also…

Where does the Burden of Proof Lie in a Wrongful Death Claim?

Published on December 13, 2012 • Last updated August 19, 2024 by Ken Christensen
Topics: Wrongful Death

There are many types of wrongful death claims. The evidence needed to prove negligence can vary depending on how the death was caused. The primary types of wrongful death claims include automotive, medical error, workplace, and product-related. Automotive Wrongful Death Not all traffic accidents that result in death can be considered for a wrongful death…