The lawsuit is seeking $24 million in damages for the loss of two sisters ages 18 and 13. The case states that Illinois Trooper Matt Mitchell was on-duty and talking on his cell phone and e-mailing while he was driving. He traveling over 100 mph while responding to a traffic crash and just before the crash it is estimated that he was traveling at 126mph. Mitchell claims that he was cut off by a white car, but that car has not been found.

Mitchell had been involved in two previous crashes in his 6 years on the job. One of those crashes resulted in a $1.7 million judgment against the state.

Mitchell had a responsibility to control his vehicle and because of his distracted driving, two young lives were lost and family and friends are grieving. If you have lost a loved one on a similar matter you need help. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death lawyers can work with you through this extremely difficult time to get you the settlement you deserve.

Call 800.637.8170 to request a free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and schedule a free consultation.

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Toyota Motor Corp, BP America Inc. and a few others. The lawsuit states that both the defects in the gas pump and in the vehicle were to blame for the fire that took the life of the 19 year-old man who aspired to become a police officer. While he was putting gas in his car he suffocated from hot gas generated by the fire.

The fire was started because of static electricity. The security camera on the premise captured what happened. Also alleged in the case is that there was no attendant on duty at the time of the fire.

If you have lost a loved one to a wrongful death you should not go through it alone. Our Toledo, Ohio wrongful death attorneys are here for you. They are experienced in handling cases like this one and will work to get you  the compensation that you deserve.

Call 800.637.8170 to request your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and schedule your free consultation.

        Find the right experts.

            Experts can make or break your  Ohio wrongful death case. Experts are witnesses with a specialized knowledge base whose testimony is necessary to prove a case. Examples include economists, grief counselors, psychologists, accident reconstructionsts, coroners, doctors, scientists, and engineers.

            In our office, we have many ways to find the right experts. We belong to state and national plaintiff attorney organizations that have databases of various experts. Those organizations also have scouting reports on the experts who tend to testify mostly for defense attorneys. We also have a network of fellow plaintiff lawyers that we consult with on a regular basis to find the best experts.

            In one case, we hired an expert on a complicated liability issue. As the case progressed, a different issue emerged as the central theme of the case. The original expert referred us to the preeminent expert in the United States on the key issue. The second expert’s testimony essentially forced the defendants to pay our client a large settlement to resolve the case.

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to tragic circumstances, you need information. Order your FREE copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book to learn your rights. Our attorneys are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we have six locations in northwest Ohio where we can meet with you – for free – to discuss your case.

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