What Makes a Death a “Wrongful Death?”
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on March 30, 2016
If you have lost someone you love, of course their death feels wrong. You may feel angry, hurt, upset and devastated. However, not every death is considered a “wrongful death” in the eyes of the law. In the court system, you can pursue a “wrongful death” claim only if a liable party was negligent and their negligence led to the death.
Do I Have A "Wrongful Death" Claim?
Wrongful death claims can arise in cases of murder or in cases where recklessness leads to a death. For example, if a fatality occurs as a result of a car accident or medical malpractice, you may have a claim...
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Brain Injury Awareness Month
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on March 16, 2016
Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is brain injury awareness month and it’s a great month to get serious about concussions and brain injuries. They are much more common than you might think. About 2.4 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) each year and an additional 795,000 sustain non-traumatic injuries known as acquired brain injuries (ABIs).
Do You Know the Signs of Brain Injury?
Would you know what to do if you or a loved one s...
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State Law Won’t Apply in Recovery of Gulf Damages
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on November 17, 2011
Sabrina Canfield at the Courthouse News Service is reporting thatU.S. District Judge Carl Barbier ruled that Alabama and Louisiana may recover damages arising from the April 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon rig, including punitive damages, under the federal Oil Pollution Act and maritime law. But Barbier said damages under state law cannot be applied.
The article also reports, "Barbier this week granted in part and denied in part oil spill defendants' motions to dismiss complaints from the states of Alabama and Louisiana. In a separate ruling, Barbier said BP cannot use Transocean's liability insurance."
You can read the full article here.
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New Orleans Construction Product Supplier Settles in Chinese Drywall Suit
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on April 27, 2011
The Insurance Journal is reporting a settlement agreement has been reached with a New Orleans, La.-based supplier of tainted Chinese drywall in the multi-district litigation (MDL 2047) over the product.
Attorney Russ Herman of the law firm Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar, L.L.P., said the settlement with Interior/Exterior and its insurers is the first settlement in the MDL with a major supplier of the Chinese drywall.
“Following Court approval, Plaintiffs will proceed to trial later this year against Interior/Exterior’s excess insurers who carry more than $72,000,000 in coverage,” Herman said.
You can see the complete article here.
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Wicker says BP claims slow
Written by Irpino, Avin & Hawkins Law Firm on December 9, 2010
Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi met with and urged the administrator of the BP oil spill compensation fund Wednesday to speed up the claims process citing complaints of delay related to payments and eligibility.
You can read the full article at the Clarion Ledger:
http://www.clarionledger.com/article/20101209/NEWS/12090345/Wicker-says-BP-claims-slow
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