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Wrongful Death

Wrongful death is defined as the death of an individual brought about by the negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct of another party. A wrongful death lawsuit is a case that no one ever wishes to become involved in, whether you are the person bringing the legal action or the party against whom the lawsuit is filed. However, at times such a case may need to be pursued or defended, and the Pinto Coates Kyre & Brown firm can help. We have filed wrongful death claims, and we have represented companies and individuals facing wrongful death suits. We understand that legal action can never replace the loss of a loved one, but if you are involved in a wrongful death case, our experienced attorneys can handle your case with skill and sensitivity.

Wrongful death is a type of personal injury claim, and as such, it may be caused by a car accident or a consumer product, or as a result of some other incident. Although financial compensation can never truly compensate for a death, North Carolina law does provide for the opportunity to seek monetary damages from the individual or company who is believed to have been responsible for the death, and such damages are generally paid to certain surviving kin of the decedent. Economic losses can be part of the financial compensation, such as medical bills, funeral expenses, lost wages, and future earnings. Surviving family members may also be entitled to compensation for the loss of the companionship, comfort, and guidance of the decedent. A wrongful death claim usually must be brought within two years of the death, so prompt action is essential in any case where such a claim may arise.

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Legal Decisions of Interest

  • The N.C. Supreme Court held that a liability insurance company had no duty to defend its insured in a trademark infringement action where the claims asserted were not covered by the CGL policy because the claims that the insured misrepresented … Continue reading →
  • Unfair and deceptive dealings among business partners are not deemed as having occurred “in commerce” and hence they do not give rise to a claim between such partners under the Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act.  White v. Thompson, No. … Continue reading →
  • Appeal to the Court of Appeals was dismissed because the appellant failed to serve parties in the case who did not appeal. Lee v. Winget Road, LLC, No. COA09-828 (N.C. App. May 18, 2010).  Click here for a copy of … Continue reading →
  • Where a county’s liability insurance policy excluded coverage of any claim that would be barred by governmental immunity, that county has not waived the governmental immunity defense even though it had purchased the liability insurance policy. Estate of Early v. … Continue reading →
  • An employer is not liable for an injury caused by an off-duty employee even though the negligent act of the employee and the resulting injury occurred on the employer’s premises.  Matthews v. Food Lion, LLC, No. COA10-73 (N.C. App. July … Continue reading →
  • The appellate court reiterated the established principle that a plaintiff who brings a personal injury action alleging that he sustained and will continue to suffer physical and mental/emotional pain has impliedly waived his physician-patient privilege.  Lowd v. Reynolds, No. COA09-505 … Continue reading →
  • The trial court properly ordered that one of two contested wills be deemed the valid and enforceable one without a trial as a sanction for one of the party’s failure to comply with a court order to respond to written … Continue reading →
  • A claim involving an alleged invalid warrant was properly dismissed for failure to state a claim pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) where the Complaint set for merely the conclusory allegation that the warrant was insufficient, and there were no allegations explaining … Continue reading →

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