Losing a loved one is never easy, but losing a loved one to the negligent actions of another party can make the loss even more traumatic. At Metier Law Firm, we’re dedicated to providing wrongful death victims with comfort, safety, and strength following catastrophic losses. In this section of our blog, you can learn more about what wrongful death lawsuits are, when you may be able to file one, and what you can expect when working with a wrongful death attorney.
If your family has been affected by the wrongful death of a loved one, contact Metier Law Firm. We provide free, no-risk consultations and will do everything we can to help your family.
The Huffington Post is reporting that in mid-July, a 52-year-old mother fell to her death while riding a Six Flags roller coaster. The incident occurred on the Texas Giant roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas, which according to Texas Department of Insurance records, was involved in 14 injuries between April 2008 and April 2013.… read more
WyoFile is reporting that on August 16 an industrial accident claimed the life of one Wyoming miner and injured another. The accident occurred in southern Campbell County at Black Thunder mine. The miner who was killed was 24 and had worked at the mine for three years. The miner who was injured was 38. His… read more
[map id=”map1″ w=”375″ h=”375″ address=”Federal Heights, CO” marker=”no” z=”14″] A Colorado woman, 22, died from a gunshot wound after accidentally shooting herself in the head with an assault rifle that she had just recently purchased, according to the NY Daily News. Anastasia Adair of Federal Heights, Colorado was at home with her husband, Shane, and… read more
The family of deceased professional hockey player Derek Boogaard has filed a wrongful death suit against the National Hockey League (NHL). The family claims that the NHL is responsible for the brain damage Boogaard sustained during his years as an “enforcer” in the league and his addiction to prescription painkillers. On May 13, 2011, Boogaard… read more
The name of a 61-year-old woman killed in a car crash on March 13 has been released to the public. The Daily Camera reported that Patricia Bybee of Littleton was involved in a three-car accident, and died at the scene from a possible brain injury. The wreck was caused by 21-year-old Michael McCoy, who attempted… read more
Charges may be brought against 25-year-old Sarah Larocca, the driver of a Volkswagen Jetta that caused a major head-on collision last month. Authorities said that Larocca drifted into oncoming traffic on Jones Road, and subsequently collided with a sedan traveling east bound. The force of the car accident caused Larocca, one adult passenger, a 1-year-old… read more
High school sophomore Kevin McDonald was traveling to school with his older brother and younger sister on the morning of February 1, when their vehicle was struck by a 2007 Lincoln Navigator attempting to turn left into Pikes Peak Regional Hospital. According to KKTV, the impact of the collision violently forced the Jeep McDonald and… read more
Kona, Hawaii is a well-known tourist spot that offers many attractions such as surfing, snorkeling and other water sports. Last year, 15-year-old Tyler Madoff traveled to Hawaii to take part in a vacation organized by Bold Earth Teen Adventures. The trip offered lessons on how to surf, among other activities, just off the Kona Coast.… read more
Jimmy Trinh was awakened at 5:35 a.m. by a knock on his door. It was a police officer and a firefighter telling him that he needed to leave his house immediately. His family spent the rest of the night at a neighbor’s house. He did not realize how much danger he was in until the… read more
A wrongful death lawsuit blames Gonzaga University, the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department and a tour guide for negligence that lead to the death of 18-year-old Christopher Gormley. Gormley was one of seven university students who went on the kayaking trip organized by the university and partially funded by the city. According to the lawsuit,… read more
