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Wrongful Death Attorney Wichita
The pain of losing a loved one is immeasurable, especially when it’s due to someone else’s negligence. Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC offers compassionate legal representation in wrongful death cases, working to bring some measure of justice and relief to grieving families. A wrongful death attorney can help you seek compensation for funeral costs, loss of income, emotional trauma, loss of companionship, and more. By holding at-fault parties responsible, you can also experience peace of mind knowing that justice has been served. A wrongful death lawyer at Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC can handle every aspect of your case while you focus on healing and remembering your loved one.
Whether you are a spouse, parent, child, or other loved one of someone who has lost their life through no fault of their own, Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC is here to help. Call (316) 688-1166 today.
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A sad and tragic death of a loved one brought our family to Hutton & Hutton, specifically to J. Darin Hayes and Blake Shuart. These two wonderful attorneys went above and beyond to fight for our case, and even though it took years, they stayed with us through the whole process. They are genuine, caring, compassionate, and remarkable attorneys. Darin and Blake made a great team and provided a very strong case to find justice for our daughter. Darin and Blake, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts and truly appreciate the two of you and what you did for our family. Thank you🙏🙏
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Hutton and Hutton went above and beyond our expectations with a case over the last few years that involved our daughter’s impairment and eventually her death. We were greeted by the whole team after we initially contacted them. They all showed compassion and were able to ease our pain a little. They all worked hard and diligently to get our little girl justice. Darin and Anne worked on the case initially. There were thoughts about dropping the case altogether after our precious daughter passed away. Matt Dwyer helped us keep our faith in the justice system, and fought for our daughter. Matthew has been our rock over the last couple of years. He fought to keep our case open, and he delivered results. A big thanks to everyone at Hutton and Hutton for your hard work.
Steiner v. General Motors Corp. Perry Steiner and his daughter Amanda brought suit against General Motors after they ...
Cash Settlement.Auto & Truck Accidents
Cockrum v. General Motors Corp. The surviving parents of a young man brought suit against General Motors after their son ...
Confidential Settlement.Auto & Truck Accidents
Chamberlain v. General Motors Corp. Brian Chamberlain brought suit against General Motors after he was severely burned ...
Cash/Structured Settlement.Auto & Truck Accidents
Phillips, et al. v. General Motors Corp. Alvin Phillips brought suit against General Motors on behalf of his daughter, ...
Auto & Truck Accidents
Vance v. Midwest Coast Transport, Inc., et al. Plaintiff, a 14-year-old, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by another ...
Car Accident
Confidential Settlement.Auto & Truck Accidents
Steiner v. General Motors Corp. Perry Steiner and his daughter Amanda brought
suit against General Motors after they were involved in a rollover in
their 1998 Pontiac Montana. During the rollover, the roof structure of
the Montana crushed downward onto Perry and Amanda Steiner, leaving both
quadriplegics. Both were wearing their seatbelts and both were seated
on the passenger side of the vehicle where the roof crushed. The other
three family members were also belted and walked away from the wreck when
the roof did not crush over their heads.
Cash Settlement.Auto & Truck Accidents
Cockrum v. General Motors Corp. The surviving parents of a young man brought
suit against General Motors after their son was killed by fire when his
motorcycle had an extremely low speed side impact with a GM pickup. Plaintiffs
claimed that the GM pickup truck was defective in its design with side-saddle
fuel tanks which exploded upon impact. At defendant’s request, the
amount of settlement is confidential.
Confidential Settlement.Auto & Truck Accidents
Chamberlain v. General Motors Corp. Brian Chamberlain brought suit against
General Motors after he was severely burned by fire when his Chevrolet
pickup truck was struck by another pickup, causing an explosion upon impact.
Plaintiff claimed the explosion occurred due to punctures and failures
of the vulnerable side-mounted fuel tank and vulnerable filler neck of
the Chevrolet pickup truck. After the U.S. District Court of Kansas ordered
General Motors to disclose the amounts of its prior settlements of similar
cases and to reveal the names of GM employees interviewed as a result
of an internal investigation into document destruction by the corporation,
GM elected to settle the case before the time set for compliance with
those Court orders.
Cash/Structured Settlement.Auto & Truck Accidents
Phillips, et al. v. General Motors Corp. Alvin Phillips brought suit against
General Motors on behalf of his daughter, Angela Byrd, son-in-law, Darrell
Byrd, and grandsons, Timothy and Samuel Byrd. Angela, Darrell and Timothy
were killed and Samuel was injured when their Chevrolet pickup truck became
engulfed in flames following a collision with a tractor-trailer. Plaintiff
claimed the explosion occurred due to punctures to the vulnerable side-mounted
fuel tank. After the U.S. District Court of Montana ruled serious sanctions
would be imposed against General Motors for its conduct in discovery and
found there was a prima facie case that General Motors’ claims of
privilege were vitiated by the crime-fraud exception, GM elected not to
try the case. At defendant’s request, the amount of settlement is
confidential.
Auto & Truck Accidents
Vance v. Midwest Coast Transport, Inc., et al. Plaintiff, a 14-year-old,
was a passenger in a vehicle driven by another minor. The minor driver
ran into the back of a parked semi-truck Plaintiff’s right arm was
almost torn off in the accident and, although saved, was rendered almost
useless. Plaintiff claimed that the defendant truck driver violated federal
maximum driving hours’ rules, causing him to park in a fatigued
state in the middle of a dead-end street. Plaintiff also claimed the driver
violated industry standards of care by failing to park in a truck stop,
rest area or other secure location and that, at the very least, the truck
driver should have utilized hazard flashers or put out reflective triangles.
Plaintiff claimed that the defendant employers were responsible for the
accident under the theory of respondeat superior and were independently
at fault for negligently training and supervising their driver with regard
to hours and parking rules.
Car Accident
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Settlements are typically paid in a lump sum or through structured payments, as negotiated during the settlement process or as ordered by the court. The allocation among family members may vary based on legal guidelines.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit?
The time limit, or statute of limitations, to file a wrongful death lawsuit varies by state and can range from one to three years from the date of death. It's crucial to consult with an attorney promptly to preserve your rights.
Who can file a wrongful death claim?
The immediate family members of the deceased, such as spouses, children, and parents, are typically eligible to file a wrongful death claim. Some states may also allow other relatives or financial dependents to file.
Do I need an attorney for a wrongful death case?
Having an experienced wrongful death attorney is advisable as they understand the complexities of the case, can help gather evidence, and will advocate for maximum compensation during negotiations or court proceedings.
