Drowning Accidents and Wrongful Death Damages Standing in Wrongful Death Claims In New York State, only the executor of the decedent’s estate has standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The executor is the person, or party, who has been nominated to initiate probate, manage estate assets, and distribute inheritances.…
The Legal Definition of “Drowning” is More Expansive Than You Might Expect People often make the mistake of presuming that a person who has drowned is a person who has passed away. However, drowning is not always a fatal occurrence. In both medicine and law, the term “drowning” is used…
Drowning accidents can have far-reaching consequences. Unlike the sort of intense physical trauma inflicted in a car crash, the impact of drowning can be much more subtle, affecting survivors in ways that aren’t always easy to see from the outside looking in. These seemingly “invisible” symptoms can present stark difficulties,…
Drowning Accidents Drownings may be a leading cause of accidental death, but they are not always fatal. Medical professionals typically define “drowning” as any form of respiratory impairment caused by submersion in liquid. In other words, any person who struggles to breathe after inhaling water is technically drowning, even if…
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death across the United States, but most drownings are non-fatal. However, even when a drowning incident doesn’t end in death, recovery does not always end after resuscitation. Even when survivors seem fine, risks abound. Here are five steps you should take to protect…
1. See the Doctor and Follow Through on Referrals Drowning isn’t always deadly, but even non-fatal accidents can have lifelong repercussions. Although few parents are willing to take chances when it comes to their child’s chances of recovery, managing the aftermath of a traumatic incident isn’t easy. Even if you’ve…
Almost everybody knows that hiring the right lawyer can make a big difference when it comes time to take a drowning accident claim to trial. However, far too many people think that experienced representation comes at an unaffordable cost. Although some attorneys charge exorbitant amounts of money for a single…
1. Pre-Litigation: Consultation and Investigation Preparing to take a case to trial is an intensive process. Before filing a lawsuit, you’ll likely need to schedule a free consultation with a drowning accident attorney. Even if you’re confident in your claim, a lawyer can typically help assess your chances of obtaining…
Drowning Doesn’t Just Mean Death The term “drowning” is closely associated with death, but most drownings are not fatal. In medicine and law, the definition of drowning is nuanced: it is not an outcome, but a process defined by “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion” in water or another liquid.…
1. Understand that Drowning Isn’t Always Fatal Drowning is a leading cause of death for children around the world, but most drownings are not fatal. Instead, the term “drowning” can be used to describe any situation in which a person experiences “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion,” whether in water…