Fiery Interstate Car Crash in Alabama Leaves 9 Children and 1 Adult Dead
A multi-car crash involving at least 15 vehicles occurred on Interstate 65 in Butler County, Alabama, Saturday. The fatal car accident took place near Greenville, approximately 40 miles south of the Alabama state capital of Montgomery. At the time of the crash, Alabama was enduring torrential rains and high winds due to Tropical Depression Claudette. CBS News reported that Butler County […]
Truck Plows Into Group at Arizona Bicycle Race; 7 Critically Injured
The 13th Annual Bike the Bluff road race took place Saturday morning in the Navajo County city of Show Low, Arizona. Nearly 300 bicyclists were registered for the 58-mile event that benefits Mountain Christian School, a kindergarten through eighth grade institution located about 180 miles northeast of Phoenix. But the usual festive community attraction turned […]
Update on Kobe Bryant Wrongful Death Case: Court Refuses to Dismiss Indemnity Claims
Although the tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, occurred over a year ago, litigation stemming from the wrongful death claim filed by Bryant’s widow continues. As we discussed in a previous blog, Vanessa Bryant filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the helicopter company and the pilot, Ara Zobayan, who also perished […]
Where Does The George Floyd Settlement Rank Among High-Profile Wrongful Death Cases?
Last month, the city of Minneapolis agreed to a $27 million wrongful death settlement with the family of George Floyd. An additional $500,000 will reportedly be paid as part of the settlement to enhance the neighborhood near 38th Street and Chicago Avenue where Floyd died while in police custody. The infamous incident involving former Minneapolis police […]
A Look Into the Kobe Bryant Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Most of us remember the day we heard about the helicopter crash leading to the tragic deaths of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Kobe Bryant was a worldwide basketball legend, cultural icon, and inspiration to many (particularly here in Los Angeles). Throughout his life Bryant earned myriad accomplishments and accolades both on and off the […]
What Is A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
What is wrongful death? DLG Case Study: The Tufesa Bus Crash Wrongful death is a legal term that, although heard quite frequently, isn’t necessarily always completely understood. Wrongful death is a subcategory of personal injury law that can cover a wide array of claims that lead to lawsuits involving everything from murder, to medical malpractice, to major […]