WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | March 12, 2026 | Wrongful Death
Construction sites are known to be some of the most dangerous workplaces in the country. Roughly 1,000 construction workers die each year due to on-the-job accidents. In 2019, there were 1,030 deaths on construction sites. In fact, construction deaths account for about 20% of all workplace deaths across the country each year. Leading Causes of… read more
WGK Personal Injury Lawyers | August 8, 2025 | Wrongful Death
Filing a wrongful death lawsuit can create tensions in families that are already grieving the death of a loved one. Understanding Maryland’s laws regarding who receives the money in a wrongful death lawsuit may help alleviate the strain on relationships. Who Is Entitled to Compensation in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? Under Maryland Law, certain parties… read more
[email protected] | October 4, 2024 | Wrongful Death
If you suffer an injury due to someone else’s misconduct, you can sue them for personal injury. But what happens if the victim dies from their injuries? Maryland’s wrongful death statute allows certain parties to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. Standing to Sue If a famous politician dies, you cannot use… read more
[email protected] | July 5, 2024 | Wrongful Death
In the United States, most people pass away due to natural causes like disease or old age. However, other deaths are accidental. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), accidental deaths have been on the rise since 2017. Unsurprisingly, many of those fatalities occur in Baltimore, which is one of the largest cities in the… read more
[email protected] | May 4, 2024 | Wrongful Death
Power of attorney is a useful instrument to let others make decisions on someone else’s behalf. This is useful in many circumstances, such as if you are traveling internationally but have business or financial affairs that need tending while you’re gone. It’s also useful if you want to let another person make financial decisions on… read more
[email protected] | April 12, 2024 | Wrongful Death
Maryland’s Wrongful Death Statute provides for a wrongful death action when someone’s careless or intentional actions cause the death of another person. A spouse, child, or parent may bring a wrongful death claim in Maryland seeking compensation for damages. As with other tort claims, the party seeking compensation for damages has the initial burden of… read more
[email protected] | November 28, 2023 | Wrongful Death
If you’ve lost a loved one as a result of another person’s wrongful actions, you may have the opportunity to file a wrongful death lawsuit to recover financially for your losses. When you consider filing a wrongful death claim, you may wonder about your chances of winning a wrongful death suit and average wrongful death… read more
[email protected] | June 30, 2023 | Wrongful Death
Suffering the loss of a loved one is always painful, whether you know their death is coming or not. But unexpected deaths can hit you like a train, leaving you in a state of shock and disorientation. You may feel lost in the days after their passing, unsure how you’ll ever find emotional healing. There… read more
[email protected] | June 2, 2022 | Wrongful Death
Losing a family member is tragic; the pain and trauma can be even more intense when that death was avoidable. Recovering compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one can help ease the family’s financial burden while giving them some measure of closure and justice. The best way to know if you have the… read more