Succeeding in holding an employer liable for an employee’s negligence or recklessness requires showing, among other things, that an employer-employee relationship existed and that the employee was doing something that, were it done correctly, could benefit the employer.
When someone you love dies in a serious accident, it is never possible to fully replace the loss. However, our justice system tries to provide some semblance of justice through a wrongful death suit. A successful wrongful death case tries to make amends for the loss by awarding an amount of money that is “fair and just.” It is virtually impossible to precisely calculate how much sorrow or mental anguish a survivor experiences. The facts of each case will influence the amount that is determined to be fair and just. For example, the nature of the relationship in the family is taken into account. In addition, the length of marriage and the kinds of love, help and support your spouse gave you are important considerations.
If you have been in a motorcycle accident, contact a Virgina motorcyle accident attorney to discuss your legal options.
The Feres Doctrine prevents family members from filing claims on behalf of active duty military members but the Doctrine does not extend to family members injured in a federal hospital or other setting. For example, if a loved one has surgery at a military hospital and gets injured due to medical negligence, the loved one can file a claim as long as they’re not active duty military. Various rules and deadlines apply so seek immediate legal advice from a personal injury attorney familiar with such claims.
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Absolutely yes. The state code spells out a long list of legal requirements regarding hitches, brakes, chains and other safety equipment for trailers ranging in size from cargo containers hauled by 18-wheelers to collapsible carts pulled by bicycles.