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Protect Your College Student: Wrongful Death in Fraternity Hazing

Posted on August 3rd, 2018 by Elizabeth

Parents have plenty of worries about sending their child off to college. Wrongful death is usually not one of them. One family, however, is living through such a nightmare. Timothy Piazza was a 19-year-old sophomore and fraternity pledge at Penn State University when he died in February 2017 after drinking large quantities of alcohol in […]

Lawsuits in the News: Medical Malpractice, Police Misconduct, Wrongful Death

Posted on March 16th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell

Lawsuits in the News: Medical Malpractice, Police Misconduct, Wrongful Death A tragedy doesn’t have to become front-page news to be worthy of attention, or a lawsuit. Realizing that others have suffered preventable injuries and lost their lives to the negligence of others, however, often encourages people to seek justice for their own misfortune. This is […]

The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

Posted on March 6th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell

The Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death Medical malpractice and wrongful death are two separate legal concepts. Though distinct, they can also be intertwined. Your Michigan medical malpractice lawyer or Michigan wrongful death lawyer will identify the type of legal case you may have, but it is important to understand the difference between these […]

Wrongful Death: When Severe Bedsores Lead to Death

Posted on February 24th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell

Wrongful Death: When Severe Bedsores Lead to Death Hospitals guarantee quality care. Nursing homes promise to take care of your family members like their own. While these institutions work toward fulfilling these obligations, complications can arise. Preventable problems – like bedsores – left untreated or unnoticed can lead to death and, as a result, a […]

Was It Medical Malpractice? The Bill Paxton Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Posted on February 15th, 2018 by Gerald Thurswell

Was It Medical Malpractice? The Bill Paxton Wrongful Death Lawsuit Bill Paxton was a beloved actor known for his roles in the movies “Titanic” and “Apollo 13” and the HBO series “Big Love.” He died in February 2017 at age 61 after a stroke caused by complications following heart surgery. Paxton’s widow and children have […]