What Is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Published on April 22, 2025, by Law Office of Matthew L. Sharp
Wrongful Death
The heartache created by the loss of a loved one can reverberate for years. For many who are grieving, it is hard to let go of the feelings of denial and depression. If the circumstances around that death are attributed to someone else’s negligence, anger at the injustice of the situation can take over. This is when the surviving family should consider filing a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death lawsuit is inherently complicated. You are essentially assigning the blame for someone’s death to a person or company. [...]
How Are Wrongful Death Settlements Paid Out?
A wrongful death claim can provide you and any other qualifying surviving family members financial compensation for their loss. Wondering, “How are wrongful death settlements paid out?” The money from a wrongful death settlement can be paid to you and other surviving family members via a lump sum payment or via a structured settlement agreement. Each method has its own set of benefits and drawbacks. The method of payment is often a negotiated term of the settlement agreement. The death of a close family member is a trying [...]
Nevada Car Accident Deaths & Serious Injuries to Those Without A Seatbelt [infographic]
Under Nevada law, all motor vehicle occupants – in both the front and rear seats of a car or truck – must wear either a seat belt or be in an approved child restraining system. (There are some exceptions for older cars that do not have seatbelts.) Despite this, almost 1,300 people who were unbelted were seriously injured or killed between 2009 and 2013. The Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan has launched an initiative to reduce to zero the number of automobile accident fatalities involving occupants who are [...]
