Boy Killed by School Bus in Minnesota
A 6-year-old boy died after being hit by a school bus on March 22 in the Pine River, Minnesota. According to this article, the boy was struck after being let off the bus.
Authorities are still investigating how the accident happened.
When needless death occurs due to negligence of another party, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed. However, every family’s situation is different and exploring this avenue may not actually be what is best for a particular family.
In wrongful death lawsuits, the decedent’s heirs sue the negligent party or parties for damages related to the loss of life and their own pain and suffering. It is recommended that families who think their family member’s death was wrongful first contact a wrongful death attorney for a case assessment. If the case is valid, the attorney can help investigate the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve.
The family of this young boy would be well advised to at least seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death attorney.
Once the decedent’s heirs decide who is to be sued, they must prove that they had a duty of care to the decedent and that their lack of care caused or contributed to the decedent’s wrongful death. With the help of a wrongful death attorney, the family can sue the negligent person in court and receive monetary compensation for the wages the decedent would have earned had he or she lived, the loss of support to the family, even money related to pain and suffering and loss of consort.
The attorneys at Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano understand the devastating impact a Pennsylvania wrongful death can have on a family. They can help find justice and compensation for a loved one’s death. A case consultation with one of the Philadelphia, PA wrongful death attorneys is free of charge and completely confidential.
