A fatal boat crash has led to a wrongful death lawsuit against a man from Hartland. The defendant's assets were frozen earlier in September by a Waukesha County Circuit Court Judge. The defendant has been accused of causing a fatal boat crash in Delafield this past...
Wrongful Death
Wisconsin salmonella outbreak linked to farmers markets
A salmonella outbreak in the state of Wisconsin has been linked to peas that were sold at farmers markets. As of the middle of August, seven people have been infected with salmonella across four counties in Wisconsin. They reportedly ate fresh shell peas that were...
Who can sue for a wrongful death?
The wrongful death of a loved one is devastating. It can change your life forever in ways you never could have imagined. Not long after your loved one dies, you will begin to wonder who can be held accountable. So, who can sue for a wrongful death in Wisconsin? When a...
Owner of warehouse not charged in deadly fire
The owner of a warehouse was not charged by authorities this week in relation to a deadly fire. The fire occurred at a warehouse that was illegally converted into living spaces. The tragedy took the lives of 36 people and occurred in Oakland. Prosecutors in Alameda...
What factors impact a wrongful death lawsuit amount?
The loss of a loved one in an accident is a true tragedy. The effects of such a loss can lead to a lot of different troubles. For some people, the financial impacts of this loss are one factor that doesn't allow them to fully focus on their healing. If you lost a...
Bus driver blames falling asleep for fatal crash, charges levied
A man is facing criminal charges for an accident that killed one person in July 2016. The man was driving a bus along Highway 106 when he fell asleep. The bus overturned. Eight people, one of whom was the driver who is now facing charges, were injured. Another woman...
Avenge your loved one’s death in the legal way
In our past couple of blogs, we discussed semi truck accidents. These accidents are a very big issue because they can lead to serious injuries or death. If you lost a loved one in a big rig accident, you should take time to grieve for your loss. During the grieving...
How do you care for someone who has suddenly lost a loved one?
Sudden bereavement is shocking and can lead to a variety of emotional distresses. When a loved one is lost in an auto accident, family is very often not at all prepared for the loss. At a time when they are grieving, they might also be struggling to find answers to...
Fatal car accidents might demand legal action from family members
Car accidents can claim lives. These fatal accidents rip loved ones away from their family members. When the person who was killed was the supporter of a family, the family has to deal with the emotional impact, as well as the devastating economic impact of the loss....
Try to recoup financial losses after a tragic death
Tragic accidents that claim lives mean that family members are left behind to pick up the pieces. For the family members who have to do that, there is sometimes a question of how things will be paid. One option that some people have is to file a wrongful death lawsuit...