Wrongful Death

A person may consider filing a wrongful death suit after losing a loved one. When someone's negligence results in another's death instead of natural causes, the family may have the right to claim damages. However, a mistake when filing the claim can create additional...

If someone in your family recently lost his or her life as a result of a motor vehicle collision, you could face devastating emotional pain and many other difficulties (such as dealing with medical costs and funeral expenses). Sadly, many families continue to face...

In many states, surviving family members of the decedent can file a wrongful death claim when they feel their loved one died because of someone else's negligence. However, Alabama has specific rules involving wrongful death claims. Determining the executor In Alabama,...

When a loved one dies unexpectedly, many people may feel that this death was preventable. Sometimes, a death may fall under the category of wrongful death. FindLaw says that death is wrongful if it was the result of misconduct or negligence. This may take many...

While people understand that no one in Alabama lives forever, people do not think about the fact that they may not have a loved one any longer on a daily basis. Especially when people are younger, they do not typically think about life with them. So, if a loved one...

Watching your parents grow older is often difficult and emotionally taxing, and you may find it particularly hard if your parents are also experiencing declines in their physical or mental health. Chances are, you want to make sure your parent is living in a quality...

Taxation is a confusing topic regardless of the situation, but when you receive payment from a wrongful death settlement, it can be difficult to figure out if you owe taxes on it or not. The tax code has never been something easy for the average person to understand....