Posts Tagged ‘Wrongful Death’
Types Of Compensation In Wrongful Death Cases
Families are almost always completely blindsided by fatal accidents. The death of a loved one due to the negligence of another is extremely frustrating. Families will often suffer emotionally and financially for a long time after the accident. While no amount of money can replace a loved one, obtaining compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit can help make sure the victim’s family isn’t left with any financial burdens.
Read MoreJerseyville, Illinois Family Files Suit In Wrongful Death Action
On February 25, 2009 a Jerseyville, Illinois man was on his way to work when he was killed in a tragic accident involving a drunk driver, who was also killed in the accident. According to Illinois State Police, the drunk driver, age 32, crossed the center line and struck and killed the victim, age 55,…
Read MoreJersey County Illinois Jury Renders Wrongful Death Verdict
A Jersey County Illinois jury has awarded more than a half-million dollars to the family of a woman killed in a 2007 drunken driving incident. The jury returned the $549,954.11 verdict after a two-day civil trial on November 18, 2009, in Jersey County Circuit Court, with Judge Eric Pistorius presiding. Jerica Klocke, 19, of Batchtown,…
Read MoreBody Found Behind North County Bar In St. Louis
Early Thursday morning, Ameren UE workers discovered a woman’s body in the parking lot of a North Saint Louis bar. The woman has been identified as Stephanie Caroll, 42, a resident of the area. The workers discovered the body around 8:45 a.m. and immediately called the police. The parking lot is located at 4960 Parker…
Read MoreWoman Wins Settlement from LA Weight Loss in Wrongful Death Suit
In 2004, Pamela Hoppe, a Granite City Illinois resident, became an LA Weight Loss client. The center-based weight loss system distributed supplements to Hoppe as part of their weight loss program. However, after following the program for three months, she began to experience symptoms of liver failure. By August of 2004, Hoppe was rushed to…
Read MoreOverland Policeman Charged After Pushing Man Down Stairs
An Overland officer has been charged with one count of first-degree involuntary manslaughter based on his involvement in a confrontation that left one man dead as a result of being pushed down a flight of stairs. Ken Hamilton, 49, suffered from a head injury after being pushed down a set of stairs on March 20.…
Read MoreSt. Louis Family Sues Over Fatally Injured Pedestrian
Last Wednesday, the family of a pedestrian who was fatally injured last year took their case to court. On September 14, 2009, 83-year-old Lionel Speidel was crossing the street when a car struck him. The car, a Pontiac Grand Am, was being driven by a 17-year-old when the accident occurred at the 3800 block of…
Read MoreMissouri Parents Continue Lawsuit Against Baseball Team After Daughter’s Death
A Missouri family is in court once again after their daughter’s death in 2003 while climbing a rock wall. Christine Ewing, 22, was climbing a wall at a Mid-Missouri Mavericks minor league baseball game in Columbia, MO when a safety cable broke. Ewing fell 20 feet onto asphalt. Police later discovered that the cable was…
Read MoreHoliday Shores Illinois Drowning Death Leads to Wrongful Death Suit
The family of a drowning victim has alleged that negligence on the part of Holiday Shores and its lifeguards led to the drowning and death of a man swimming in the lake with his family. On a late summer afternoon, a man began coughing and struggling to swim in the lake. Other people in the…
Read MoreSt. Louis Missouri Driver Sued for Wrongful Death After Auto Accident
A St. Louis County resident from Ballwin, Missouri stands accused of killing a pedestrian due to reckless driving. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed at St. Louis County Circuit Court to remedy the suffering caused by the fatal driving accident. The defendant hit and killed a man walking across Manchester Road in Ellisville, Missouri. The pedestrian…
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