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In Virginia, wrongful death settlements must be approved by the Court. The Court approves the amount of the settlement, the attorneys’ fees and costs, and the apportionment of the proceeds. An experienced, wrongful death attorney like Paul Thomson can help Virginia and West Virginia residents like you with your wrongful death claim – 540-777-4900.
There is no “rule of thumb” with respect to how long it takes to pursue a wrongful death claim to conclusion. I personally have had cases take just a few months, and others that have taken nearly two years. Factors such as the complexity of the cause of death, as well as the number of [...]
What is wrongful death? In Virginia, a wrongful death case is a case brought due to the death of a person. Essentially the person has wrongfully died, due to the negligence of a person, or corporation. An experienced wrongful death attorney like Paul Thomson can help Virginia and West Virginia residents like you with your [...]
In my opinion you should never assume that your case will settle. If you are not determined to see your case through a trial if necessary, then you should not hire a lawyer to prosecute your case for you. While it is generally true that most civil cases settle, that is not true for medical malpractice cases. [...]