The personal representative of the estate of a deceased person (decedent) can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Oklahoma. This representative is often a blood relative of the decedent. There can be times when a person dies without a will, and a personal representative is appointed to manage this individual’s estate. At BDIW Law, we …
Do You Have to Go to Court for a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When you lose a loved one, the grief can be tremendously intense, even more so when someone else’s misconduct or carelessness causes the death. In such situations, the person’s family who lost their lives can seek compensation by pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit. If you are considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit, you may wonder …
Are Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settlements Taxable?
Losing a loved one can be difficult for the survivors, primarily if the death occurred because of someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or malicious behavior. If you have lost a loved one this way and received a settlement from a wrongful death lawsuit, you may wonder if the settlement is subject to taxes. As indicated by …