Personal Injury/ Wrongful Death Frequently Asked Questions For Great Falls, Montana Clients
The following information includes frequently asked personal injury questions. The answers stated are general in nature and are not intended to apply to every personal injury situation. Each case is different and carries its own set of circumstances which must be taken into consideration by competent legal counsel. By contacting Attorney Michael W. Cotter, P.C., you will be provided with the necessary legal advice required to decipher the status of your personal injury claim.
Can anyone other than a railroad worker bring a FELA claim?
Yes. In the unfortunate event that a workplace injury results in the death of a railroad worker, under FELA the worker's surviving spouse and children will be able to receive compensation. If the worker has no spouse or child at the time of death, this compensation will usually go to any surviving parents or other close family members.
What is personal injury?
Personal Injury is any physical or mental injury to a person that is the result of another person’s negligence or harmful act. Personal injury is often referred to as bodily injury, and can occur in a wide variety of ways. The following are some of the most common accidents resulting in personal injury:
- Auto Accidents
- Dangerous or Defective Product Injuries
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Boating Accidents
- Slip and Fall Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Medical Malpractice
- Wrongful Death Accidents, and
- Large Truck Accidents.
What constitutes a Wrongful Death Case?
Wrongful Death Law seeks to provide financial compensation to the heirs of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another.
Under what circumstances can a wrongful death occur?
Wrongful death cases are brought as a result of a variety of situations, including:
- Medical malpractice resulting in decedent's death
- Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home that results in decedent's death
- Automobile, bus, train, airplane or other common carrier accident
- Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or substances (exposure to asbestos, etc.)
- Death during a supervised activity (sports tournament, field trip, etc.)
Do I need to hire an attorney?
Wrongful death cases can get quite complicated. If a loved one has died after an accident caused by the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity, you should retain a lawyer right away. There are time limitations in filing your wrongful death lawsuit, as well as other legal implications. For immediate and comprehensive case assessment, contact Attorney Michael W. Cotter, P.C.
If you have lost a loved one to wrongful death or suffered from serious personal injury in Great Falls, Montana, contact Personal Injury Lawyer Michael W. Cotter, P.C. today at 866-666-0601 or complete the contact form on this site to begin your consultation with an experienced personal injury lawyer.
