Wrongful Death
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: What if a death occurs before bringing a personal injury lawsuit?
Q: Are the parents of unborn children able to file suit in a wrongful
death?
Q: How do they determine if the death may be punishable by criminal
action? What is the difference between the civil and criminal
cases that can be filed?
Q: May punitive damages be requested in wrongful death cases?
Q: Do all states have the same laws for wrongful death suits?
Q: What if the person never held a job?
Q: May pain and suffering of a deceased be sued for?
Q: May wrongful death actions be filed in cases of children or the
elderly?
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JAMES LAW FIRM
Address: 604 Locust St., Suite 630, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Phone: (866) 566-8291
Fax: (515) 246-8767
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Q: How do they determine if the death may be punishable by criminal action? What is the difference between the civil and criminal cases that can be filed?
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A: If the death was caused criminally, that is classified as a crime by the government, the one (or ones) responsible will be charged by law enforcement. Civil cases arise when there are disputes over the reasons behind the death, that someone else was directly and negligently responsible for the death. It is more difficult to prove guilt in a criminal case, which penalizes differently, imposing criminal sanctions. In civil cases, monetary judgments are awarded against the defendants.
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Contact a Iowa wrongful death / catastrophic injury lawyer representing clients in Adel, Iowa today to schedule your free initial consultation.
The wrongful death / catastropic injury claims and settlement attorneys at the James Law Firm are dedicated to serve their clients in central Iowa, including the cities of Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Fort Dodge, Ames, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Dubuque, Waterloo, Adel, Marshalltown, Pella, Decorah, Knoxville, Eldora, Johnston, Ankeny, and Burlington
, and the communities that make up Woodbury, Pottawattamie, Polk, Webster, Story, Linn, Johnson, Scott, Dubuque, Black Hawk, Dallas, Marshall, Winneshiek, Marion, Madison, Hardin and Des Moines counties.
If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation contact an Iowa wrongful death / catastrophic injury, representing clients in Adel, Iowa at the James Law Firm. Give us a call at (866) 566-8291 or email us at Info@jameslawfirm.com .
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