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Wrongful Death Lawsuits
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Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Death On The Job, When Do Benefits Start?
By Mike Helfand
When do Illinois workers' compensation death benefits start after someone is killed on the job and what benefits can you receive under the Illinois workers compensation act?
The State of Justice Blog
After a loved one’s prison death, grief and unanswered questions are a way of life for Alabama families
By Eddie Burkhalter, Appleseed Researcher Death in prison is no longer rare in Alabama. But for families of incarcerated Alabamians it is still a shock when a loved one dies.…
JURIST
Family of Minneapolis woman killed by ICE agents files two federal lawsuits
The family of Renee Good, a 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three who was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in January, filed two federal civil…
Lex Wire Journal
How Economic Damages Are Calculated in New Jersey Wrongful Death Cases
Douglas Standriff, Esq.Managing Partner, Bergen Law | Paramus Truck Accident Lawyer When a person dies because of another party’s negligence, surviving family members may experience financial losses that continue for…
Municipal Minute
Court Finds in Favor of School District in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Involving Student-Athlete
An Illinois Appellate Court upheld a ruling in favor of a school district in a lawsuit relating to a student-athlete’s death, holding that government tort immunity barred the family’s claims…
Cruise Law News
Royal Caribbean Settles Lawsuit with the Family of Passenger who Died After Being Served 33 Drinks
By Jim Walker
A settlement has been reached between Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and the estate of Michael Virgil, who died after being over served alcoholic drinks. The settlement was reached on January…
HR Defense
When “No” Costs Millions: Mishandling Pregnancy Accommodation Requests
By Colby Berman
Earlier this year, a Hamilton County, Ohio, jury delivered a verdict that should command employers’ attention. The case began with what should have been a straightforward pregnancy accommodation request: an…
Aviation Law Monitor
What the Cockpit Audio May Tell Us About the NBC4 Chatsworth Helicopter Crash
By Mike Danko
On the evening of September 16, 2026, an NBC4 (KNBC) news helicopter crashed in a narrow alleyway between two commercial buildings on Mason Avenue in Chatsworth, in the San Fernando…
News & Media Blog
Trench Collapse Construction Work Accidents: Deadly Danger of Compartment Syndrome
There are all kinds of construction projects underway in Illinois and Indiana right now, from residential to industrial; to commercial and road work infrastructure; to utility work and repair. Many…
Agricultural Law & Rural Practice | Solo Small Firm & General Practice Section
How Motor Carriers Can Mitigate Punitive Damage Exposure in Illinois Trucking Litigation
Overview Article Amundsen Davis Transportation & Logistics Alert September 4, 2026 A growing trend in Illinois trucking litigation is placing motor carriers under increased legal and financial scrutiny. As plaintiffs…