All About the “Grieving Families Act”
Senate Bill S74A, also known as the “Grieving Families Act” (“GFA”) is set to vastly expand compensable damages in wrongful death actions. Currently, compensable damages in these types of actions are limited to pecuniary loss only, such as pre-death medical expenses, funeral expenses and loss of financial support. Under the proposed bill, the definition of […]
Common Thanksgiving Personal Injuries
Overall, the U.S. mortality rate annually spikes around Thanksgiving and remains elevated through winter. Some of it is due to seasonal effect however some is due to Thanksgiving personal injuries such as car accidents, slip and falls, and food-related injuries. Car Accidents Each year, the National Safety Council estimates the number of fatal crashes that are likely […]