death, there must be negligence that leads to an injury or fatality. These incidents are also classified as accidental, or else they would be criminal not civil cases.
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Some of the most common types of wrongful death claims include auto accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, medical malpractice, boating accidents, nursing home abuse, workplace injuries, drowning, and more.
How Does Wrongful Death Compensation Work?
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There are two means to getting compensation with this type of claim — it’s not as straightforward as a personal injury claim. The first way to get compensation is through wrongful death damages; this is a simple matter of math. You will be given the amount of money that your loved one would have provided for you (earning capacity and the amount of financial setback you will have to face), any medical bills you have had to pay if they had injuries that were treated for before they passed, and all funeral costs. These wrongful death damages are easier to calculate because there is a dollar amount attached to all of these expenses. The second type of damage involves the pain that your loved one had to suffer through and the loss you have had to endure because of someone else’s negligence. These damages are harder to put a dollar amount behind because they are not tangible damages. These compensatory awards are decided upon once the case is better understood by all parties. The good news is that your pain and suffering is considered in your claim. You can learn more with our online “Texas Wrongful Death Guide” at GO-LawFirm.com . Although we hope you never need to call us for this type of case, know that at Garcia & Ochoa, our seasoned Texas Wrongful Death attorneys have your back. compensation you asked for, and you’ll sign a release of liability in exchange. Why is this rare? For the most part, you can get a higher claim if you start high — chances are that even if you give your insurance company a reasonable demand, they will try to negotiate much lower compensation anyway. Secondly, an insurance company might deny your claim altogether and refuse to pay you anything. This is also fairly rare since most insurance companies prefer to settle a claim (for a lower amount of money) instead of involving courts (where the expenses can be unpredictable). However, even if your claim is denied, don’t give up hope and contact a personal injury attorney right away — there’s still plenty an expert legal team can do to get justice! Lastly, the insurance company could make a counteroffer. After a demand is made, you’ll often receive a settlement offer for a significantly smaller amount of money than you asked for. From there, you’ll either have to negotiate or file a personal injury lawsuit. Typically, counteroffers will simply trigger a back-and-forth correspondence of the injured person starting with an inflated amount, then the insurance company offering a much lower number, and, by the end, a deal is met somewhere in the middle. In a recent settled case, our clients, who were injured in a car accident, both ended up with hospital bills. We sent a demand letter to the offender’s insurance company, and after a couple years of fighting for compensation, we finally won $200,000 for our client! No matter how unsure you are about your future, don’t wait to get an attorney — start your claim right away with a legal professional. Working quickly will not only make your case stronger, but it will help the negotiation process speed along faster as well! Consider giving our expert legal team a call, and we can get started right away.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 tbsp ground cumin • 2 tbsp ground coriander • 2 tsp kosher salt • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper • 2 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground black pepper • 2 tsp allspice • 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 tbsp olive oil • 2 lbs boneless,
skinless chicken thighs
DIRECTIONS 1. To create marinade, whisk all spices with the garlic and olive oil in a medium bowl. 2. Add chicken to the bowl, coat well with marinade, cover, and let sit in the fridge for at least 20 minutes — or up to 48 hours. Strain off excess marinade before cooking. 3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill thighs for 10–12 minutes on each side, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 F. 4. Serve with rice, vegetables, or pita bread with tzatziki. BE INSPIRED
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