When someone loses their life in an accident, their surviving family members may be able to receive financial compensation from the at-fault party in the form of a wrongful death lawsuit. A lesser-known type of case, however, is a survival action. Although similar, these are two different types of legal actions. WHAT IS A WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM? A wrongful death claim is a civil suit seeking financial damages from the party at fault for causing a fatal injury. Unlike criminal cases, holding someone financially responsible for wrongful death does not require proof of intent to kill or harm the victim. It is possible to hold someone liable for wrongful death even if the fatal injury was an accident caused by carelessness or negligence. According to Missouri law, a surviving spouse, a child, any siblings, or the descendants of the deceased have the right to file a wrongful death claim for their own losses. If a wrongful death suit succeeds, the courts will divide any settlement won based on the amount the decedent supported each beneficiary. Are you looking for things to do this month in the Kansas City area? Well, then, look no further! From outdoor exercise to sporting events for dogs and humans alike, we’ve got you covered. Check out some of these awesome local events and let us know if you and your family attend any this month! KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS. CLEVELAND GUARDIANS: BARK AT THE PARK! On Sept. 19, our Kansas City Royals take on the Cleveland Guardians at home, but this time, you can bring your four-legged family members to cheer on the Royals too! Plus, all dogs that arrive before the 2nd inning will also receive a Brisketacho Plush Dog Toy! EXCITING EVENTS T THIS MONTH IN KAN What’s the Difference Death Claim and a
You’ve heard the saying, “Cats have nine lives,” and while there are countless tales of cats falling from trees or high-above windows, one cat put this theory to the test, earning himself the name “Unsinkable Sam.” Sam’s original name was “Oscar,” and his legacy began aboard the Bismarck, one of the two first-class Nazi battleships in World War II. The Bismarck (with Sam) was launched on Feb. 14, 1939, and soon after engaged in battle with The Prince of Wales, an Allied battleship. The Nazi ship was severely damaged in this battle and ultimately sunk. Only 118 of the 2,200 crew members survived, plus Sam. The British destroyer HMS Cossack found Sam floating on a board hours later, and they promptly scooped him up and welcomed him aboard. Sam had officially switched sides to the Allied forces. Now on the right side of history, Sam lived with the British crew for the next few months as they performed convoy escort duties — until a torpedo struck the HMS Cossack in October 1941, killing all 139 members aboard. Except for Sam. Once again, Sam clung to a wooden plank and floated safely to the nearby shore of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory. British service members who found him ashore put two and two together and realized the cat — the very one their fellow servicemen saved in 1939 — was the only survivor of HMS Cossack, earning him the nickname “Unsinkable Sam.” The group in Gibraltar was from the HMS Ark Royal crew, and of course, they loaded Sam aboard when it was time to launch. But as Sam’s luck would have it, a torpedo struck the HMS Ark Royal just a month later, leaving him once again clinging to a floating plank near a boat launch back in Gibraltar. Luckily, Sam’s boating days were over, and he was honorably transferred to the position of “mouse hunter” in the building of the governor-general in Gibraltar. Eventually, the British restationed their favorite floating feline to a “home for sailors” in Belfast, where he lived for the rest of his days until his peaceful passing in 1955. How a WWII Cat Survived 3 Ship Sinkings: The Story of Unsinkable Sam
All proceeds from dog tickets sold for the Bark at the Park event will also benefit the Great Plains SPCA.
You’ll need to purchase tickets for yourself and your pooch to bring your pup to the game, and all dogs must enter through GATE A, the left field gate near the Royals Hall of Fame. You’ll also have to sign a waiver stating your dog’s vaccinations from a licensed veterinarian are current.
Sam’s story may not officially prove cats have nine lives, but it makes at least three seem likely!
You can purchase your Bark at the Park tickets and download the waiver at MLB.com/Royals/Tickets/Specials/Bark-At-The-Park !
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