On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Feb 18, 2016 | Blog, Wrongful Death
Wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the carelessness, negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company, or entity. Wrongful death claims are filed by the survivors of the decedent to seek compensation for damages. If your loved one was killed due...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Jan 11, 2016 | Blog, Wrongful Death
There are three general types of damages that may be available for the survivors involved in a wrongful death lawsuit. These are: Economic damages These include the value of financial contributions the survivors would have received had the victims not died, medical...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | May 19, 2015 | Blog, Wrongful Death
Shaken Baby Syndrome or SBS is a medical term given to the condition of a child 5 years old and younger who has suffered abuse at the hands of another. The average age of victims is typically 5 to 8 months. The violent shaking or striking of the child results in...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog, Wrongful Death
A wrongful death claim is a type of personal injury lawsuit, in which the defendant is accused of responsibility for the death of another person. The basis for this claim can be in the defendant’s alleged negligence (failure to behave/act with a reasonable level of...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Mar 16, 2015 | Blog, Wrongful Death
It’s never easy to lose a loved one, especially when their death is an unnecessary result of another person or organization’s actions or negligence. And while most people want nothing less than to think about finances during this difficult time, the reality is that...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Jan 30, 2015 | Blog, Wrongful Death
Wrongful death suits are an extremely tragic form of litigation that can result from a wide variety of cases, everything from auto accidents to police shootings. Since the amount awarded in wrongful death settlements is dependent on a very large and diverse amount of...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Dec 28, 2014 | Blog, Wrongful Death
When someone dies, one of the natural stages of the process of dealing with death is to look for someone to blame, even if that means blaming the person who died. In some cases this is just a normal reaction and doesn’t include any significant logical reasoning. In...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Oct 25, 2014 | Blog, Wrongful Death
When someone’s death occurs as a result of recklessness or negligence on the part of a company or individual, such as an employer, the victim’s family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The purpose of such as lawsuit is to seek compensation for the...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Sep 18, 2014 | Automobile Accidents, Blog, Traumatic Brain Injury, Wrongful Death
Your brain is one of your most precious and vital organs, and when you or a loved one suffer a traumatic brain injury, the results can be devastating. The trauma can lead to problems like cognitive disorders, paralysis, coma, and even death. It can also lead to...
On behalf of Ashenden & Associates, P.C. | Sep 5, 2014 | Blog, Worker's Compensation, Wrongful Death
If you injure yourself at work, you will probably find that your employer has an insurance plan in place called Workers’ Compensation. This insurance plan may pay for your lost wages, medical treatment, and permanent injury benefits, but you must qualify under the...
