Losing a loved one is a tragic event. The loss can be even worse if it is the result of an unexpected accident. Dealing with the emotional pain can be devastating, which is why it is easy to overlook the financial burdens. Funerals can be very expensive, and you should not have to pay those …
Calculating a Loved One’s Lost Earnings in a Wrongful Death Claim in Ohio
Losing a loved one is not an easy burden to bear. In addition to the mental and emotional anguish that you are likely suffering from, you may also have questions about what comes next for your life, including how you will support yourself and your children. When the sudden death of a loved one is …
Tips for Coping with Sudden Death
Losing a loved one to a wrongful death often creates a very different path of grieving than when a family member passes away after an extended illness or from another expected death. Coping with sudden death – whether in a car accident, homicide or other tragic event – may be more complicated and difficult than …
Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death in Ohio
When someone else’s negligence causes your loved one’s death, your first thought may be a wrongful death suit. However, Ohio law actually gives you two options in this case. Below, we will detail the differences of survival action vs. wrongful death claims. What is a survival action and how does it differ from a wrongful …
Wrongful Death Case Filed in Ohio Brings Up Many Issues on Hospital Liability
The tragic story of a Cincinnati-area nurse’s death highlights one of the most commonly overlooked automotive dangers in the country: drowsy driving. In March 2013, Beth Jasper, a 38-year-old nurse, was driving home from an overnight shift at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati when she lost control of her vehicle. Beth died in the resultant …