A 17-year-old high school senior drowned on a field trip to an area lake where no lifeguards were posted. The contract between lake officials and the county school board stated that if the lake didn’t have a lifeguard on duty, the guest group may not use the waterfront or related activities unless the Guest Group provided one person with a current advanced life saving certificate for every 50 people in the water. The school should have required three lifeguards for the 134 students. The case settled out of court for $1 million.
$1 Million
Wrongful Death FAQ:
A wrongful death lawsuit means certain surviving relatives of a deceased person can receive compensation for the economic and emotional impact of their death if it was caused by someone else’s
For a defendant to be found guilty in a wrongful death lawsuit, the plaintiffs will need to meet the same types of burden of proof required of the victim if the victim was still alive. There are four
Complicated wrongful death lawsuits can take years to complete. There are many time-consuming steps involved, including: Appointing a personal representative. Gathering information on
According to The Balance, insurance policies for businesses may cover small death claims, but the amount paid by an insurance company may not fairly cover the losses that you sustained. A lawyer
