Monthly Archives: July 2023
Wife Sues After Husband is Beaten to Death in Custody
Law enforcement wrongful deaths are among the most popular now in the news media. It may be that we are seeing the problem for the first time, acknowledging the problem for the first time, and that the role law enforcement plays in society is being viewed more critically than it has in the past…. Read More »
Estate Sues After 55+ Resident Killed by Gator
A resident in a 55+ gated community was killed while tending her garden after an alligator attacked her. Her estate has since filed a lawsuit against the gated community on the grounds of negligent security. While rare, non-humans can work their way into a negligent security lawsuit. While you cannot sue an alligator, you… Read More »
Family of Man Who Died in Jail Files Wrongful Death/Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
The family of a man who died in an Atlanta jail after being denied medical services has filed a lawsuit against the county and related parties. According to the suit, the man had an ulcer that went untreated, ultimately resulting in his death. The lawsuit names, as defendants, the private medical partners that provide… Read More »
The Standard Of Care In Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical malpractice cases are not like general negligence lawsuits, such as car accidents or slip/fall cases. Medical malpractice cases are subject to a “professional” standard that is different from the duty of ordinary care that the public is expected to operate under. Instead of determining whether or not an outcome was avoidable with ordinary… Read More »
