Key Takeaways: Survival actions and wrongful death claims are legally distinct, directly impacting how settlement proceeds are taxed. In California, survival action damages belong to the decedent’s estate, triggering different state and federal tax treatment. Under CCP § 377.34, recoverable damages in survival actions are limited to economic losses and
Residents in Washington State know that their region has experienced significant growth in the last several years. This has led to a boom in the amount of construction happening in order to support expanding business and a growing population base. While there are many positive elements to this reality, there
Losing a loved one in an accident or due to someone else’s negligence is a tough situation. After you get over the initial shock and upset, you may wish to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This holds the person responsible for your loved one’s death and can help you recover
Riding on a boat on waters off the coast of California should be an enjoyable time for you and your family. You want to be confident that your boating experience will be free of tragedy. Sadly, this is not always the case, as accidental deaths can occur if a person
The road is sometimes a dangerous place in California. Accidents that happen on the roadways are often covered by insurance companies but sometimes these amounts might fall short of expectations. Other times, it could be that the case is more complicated. An incident in San Bernardino is one example of
Your own injuries are often things that are inherently easy to understand and process. If you broke your arm, for example, you might seek medical attention, process your doctor’s diagnosis and, if applicable, seek compensation from the party responsible for the event. Many of these accidents happen every day in
Sharing the road with semi-trucks is an unavoidable part of life for residents of California, but when cars and commercial trucks collide, the drivers and passengers in the smaller vehicles are typically those that suffer most. Commercial truck-involved crashes often have devastating consequences, and in many cases, they lead to
A wrongful death lawsuit is typically filed following the death of a loved one due to the negligence of another. Yet what happens if your family member or friend is seriously injured in an accident, and then succumbs to those injuries weeks, months or even years later. Many come to
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