Jay Trucks and Associates Legal Blog

It is heartbreaking to lose a loved one due to any type of accident or illness, but it is even more painful when the surviving family members learn that the death was due to the negligence of another person. In these cases, guilty parties can be sued for wrongful death by the victim's surviving beneficiaries or dependents. Wrongful death cases can be complicated and time-consuming and require the support of attorneys like those at Jay Trucks & Associates to prove wrongful death negligence.

Examples of Wrongful Death

There are many different circumstances that can lead to wrongful death. Some examples of wrongful death lawsuits include:

• Medical malpractice, including physician mistakes or misdiagnoses
• Auto accidents, including drunk drivers
• Airplane or train accidents
• Defective or dangerous products
• Nursing home neglect
• Intentional acts of violence
• Unsafe work environments

Each state has its own set of laws surrounding wrongful death lawsuits. Parents, spouses and children of the victim can sue for compensation to help the survivors maintain their quality of life. Compensation for any or all of the following can be awarded:

• Loss of future financial support
• Medical bills
• Funeral and burial costs
• Child care
• Loss of companionship
• Education costs
• Loss of inheritance
• Punitive damages

Wrongful death claims must be fully researched and filed within the proper time period. Proving wrongful death in a timely fashion and collecting the appropriate compensation is a task best handled by a wrongful death attorney.

If you feel your loved one died as a result of the action or inaction of another person, please contact the highly-experienced wrongful death attorneys at Jay Trucks & Associates in Michigan as soon as possible. Time is of the essence in these complex cases.

No employee wants to be treated unfairly or unfavorably, yet it happens in the workplace both intentionally and unintentionally. Thanks to the Federal government's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, employees who find themselves in discrimination situations are protected and have the right to file a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). By contacting Jay Trucks & Associates, your workplace discrimination case will be handled quickly and fairly.

Types of Discrimination

The EEO covers discrimination or harassment surrounding a person's:

• Religion or religious beliefs
• Sex or sexual discrimination
• Race, color or national origin
• Disability or perceived performances of people with disabilities
• Age
• Involvement in a discrimination case

It is illegal to discriminate against an individual in all employment circumstances and conditions, including:

• Recruitment, interviews and hiring
• Job title or assignments
• Testing and training
• Promotions or layoffs
• Compensation or benefits
• Facility use
• Firing

The statute of limitations in a workplace discrimination case is typically 180 days after the incident occurs. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that discrimination claims are filed as quickly and accurately as possible. This is where a well-trained discrimination lawyer can help expedite your claim.

If you have been a victim of workplace discrimination and would like to file a workplace discrimination complaint in the quickest, most precise manner possible, please contact the Michigan discrimination lawyers at Jay Trucks & Associates to get the legal wheels turning.