Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death across the United States, but most drownings are non-fatal. However, even when a drowning incident doesn’t end in death, recovery does not always end after resuscitation. Even when survivors seem fine, risks abound.
Here are five steps you should take to protect your finances after an accident:
1. Pre-Litigation: Consultation and Investigation
Preparing to take a case to trial is an intensive process.
Before filing a lawsuit, you’ll likely need to schedule a free consultation with a drowning accident attorney. Even if you’re confident in your claim, a lawyer can typically help assess your chances of obtaining compensation.
Drowning Doesn’t Just Mean Death
The term “drowning” is closely associated with death, but most drownings are not fatal.
In medicine and law, the definition of drowning is nuanced: it is not an outcome, but a process defined by “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion” in water or another liquid.
1. Understand that Drowning Isn’t Always Fatal
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children around the world, but most drownings are not fatal. Instead, the term “drowning” can be used to describe any situation in which a person experiences “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion,” whether in water or another liquid.
2. Assess Your Family’s Risk Factors
Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough, but the prospect of a trial can feel overwhelming. Suppose you’re facing this situation in Upstate New York. In that case, understanding the process can ease your anxiety and empower you to make informed decisions. Our elite team of Buffalo, New York, car accident injury lawyers at the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. represents countless car accident victims and wants to guide you through what to expect during a trial.
Before The Trial:
Employers are typically in charge of overseeing employees and other staff members. Employers have a legal duty to the public to supervise their workers sufficiently. When an employer fails to exercise appropriate supervision, that business can be held liable through a negligent supervision claim. An accident victim may be entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the company of an employee who caused their injuries. Consequently, multiple parties are often held legally responsible in accidents involving careless workers.
Negligent supervision is a concept derived from the doctrine of vicarious liability, which holds an employer responsible for an employee’s actions during the scope of their employment. However, negligent supervision claims are often used to sue businesses when an employee’s negligence is outside the scope of their employment. These claims are filed directly against employers for their irresponsible actions or inactions. Therefore, when justice cannot be obtained under the legal theory of vicarious liability, our litigators may be able to pursue a negligent supervision claim to hold the employer accountable.
The Legal Elements Of Negligent Supervision
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