6 Wrongful Death Cases That Need an Attorney
The early demise of a close one is often a hard time for the remaining family members or friends of the deceased. Nevertheless, you may be entitled to compensation for a wrongful death claim if the misconduct of someone else contributed to your loved one’s death.
The wrongful death attorney in McAlester at Oklahoma Legal Team have helped many claimants seek the required justice and restitution after losing a loved one to the fault of others. We offer you a free consultation on the circumstances of your loved one's death to be investigated and whether you have a case against the people at fault.
Below are the injury and death cases our experts at Oklahoma Legal Team address:
1. Car accidents- One of the most common types of fatal accidents, resulting in a wrongful death event, are car crashes due to the large number of drivers and the rate with which they operate.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2016 there were 37,461 car accident fatalities reported on U.S. highways. According to the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office, car accidents in Oklahoma alone have resulted in the death of 646 drivers in 2019.
The negligence of one or more drivers is attributed to a variety of fatal car accidents. This can include:
• Distracted driving
• Speeding
• Driving while drowsy
• Drunk driving
• Roadside problems
2. Commercial trucking accidents- While commercial truck accidents are generally known as car accidents, they vary in many ways from passenger car crashes. Commercial trucks are considerably larger and heavier so that injuries leading to death are more likely to occur.
In order to determine how the accident happened, an attorney also investigates many factors due to the size and functions of the commercial trucking company in question. This may involve:
• Mechanical malfunction
• inadequate maintenance
• Driver driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol
• Oversized loads
• Improperly secured loads
An attorney should investigate your loved one's encounter with a commercial truck in order to find out which party is responsible.
3. Pedestrian or Motorcycle Accidents- Motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians are more likely to suffer fatal injuries in vehicle crashes because they do not have the safety of drivers in the crash. They are more likely to be killed in vehicle crashes.
The NTHSA reports in 2016 that the number of cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians killed in an accident was as follows:
In many cases, pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists are killed during driver negligence collisions.
• 5,286 motorbikes
• 5,987 pedestrians
• 840 bicyclists.
4. Malpractice of Medicines- While health care providers should be well qualified to prevent death from injuries, as well as security protocols in many hospitals for protecting patients, medical malpractice can occur.
Some common examples of fatal medical errors include:
• Failure to get informed consent
• Surgical mistakes
• Deficient medication or herbal treatment
• Medical neglect
• Failure of diagnosis
• Delayed or inappropriate treatment
• Injuries during birth
5. Workplace accidents-The dangerous nature of some types of works can lead to accidents. Employees in particular professions more likely to die from a workplace accident. In any working environment where workers work under dangerous conditions or with heavy equipment, a fatal job-related accident can still occur.
According to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), in 2016, there were 4,639 work-related deaths in the United States.
According to OSHA, some of the most serious work-related accidents leading to death by an employee include:
• Falling from a height
• Being caught between devices, structures or materials.
6. Faulty Products- A faulty product is an inherently defective product or is harmful even when used by the consumer as instructed. A faulty product may include things like:
• Deficient infant food products
• Dangerous foods and bottles
• Deficient pharmaceutical products
This is a duty for suppliers to ensure that their products are safe for consumers when delivered. If a manufacturer produces a defective product that presents its consumer with unreasonable danger, it can be held responsible for deaths associated with that product.
You can contact Oklahoma Legal Team for wrongful death attorneys in McAlester.
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