Wednesday 19 February 2014

Wrongful Death Of A Loved One

By Norbert Higensen


When a loved one dies, it is difficult under any circumstances, but when their death is wrongful, it can be even more difficult to cope with the loss and move on with your life. Finding a way to remain content in your own life even after losing someone important to you is imperative to you living happily for the remainder of your days on earth.

However, as you encounter different situations and people in your life, you may be required to appear in court because you are involved in a specific case. You may have gotten a traffic ticket, or the issue may be more serious.

The first step in the grieving process is denial. During this stage individuals often feel like their experience cannot have been real. This stage is particularly troubling because individuals in this stage often seek for isolation and resist the love of their family and friends. During this part of the grieving process, it is important to overcome the desire for isolation and to seek comfort with those who love you. Do not, however, forget to give yourself time to grieve personally.

But beyond proving that negligence takes place, you also must prove that injury has been caused. If there was a breach in "standard of care," and no injury took place, there would be no malpractice case. So, the first things that must be proven in a malpractice case are that there was negligence on behalf of the medical provider, and that there was an injury.

The next thing that must be proven is that the injury was in fact caused by the negligence. IF the negligence and the injury are unrelated, then there cannot be a case for malpractice, but if it can be proved that the negligence on behalf of the doctor, or other medical staff, led to the injury of the patient, then there is a pretty good case for malpractice to be made.

Remember also, though, that there is a statute of limitations on this kind of case. Meaning, that a malpractice suit must be claimed within usually around two years of when the malpractice took place. This means that if you feel you are a victim of malpractice, you should act quickly to get a case in motion, so you will be able to have your day in court.

The last step of the grieving process is acceptance. When a person reaches this step, they may still feel sad, but they will have come to terms with the situation and be able to cope and move on with their lives. If you experience the wrongful death in Utah, you may feel like you are alone, but do not forget the other people who love you.

These tips can be helpful who find themselves in the midst of personal injury lawsuits. If you are in need of an injury attorney in Utah, Young and Young Law has many qualified lawyers that know how to best serve your needs.




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