A violent crime occurs once every 25 seconds in the United States, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Generally, Americans from the East Coast to Salt Lake City can trust the criminal justice system to prosecute and convict the perpetrators according to due process of the law.
However, there are cases that slip through the cracks. In the event of an accident in which a person’s life is lost, such as in a multi-vehicle crash on a highway outside Salt Lake City, it can be difficult to determine accountability. If you or a loved one stands falsely accused of the wrongful death of another human being, be sure to contact your local personal injury lawyer for assistance.
A wrongful death claim is applicable when a victim loses his life as a result of negligence or an intentionally harmful act. Medical malpractice, auto accidents and intentional killings fall under the wrongful death tort.
When someone is genuinely responsible for another person’s mortality, a wrongful death suit can bring due compensation to the family of the victim. But when someone is wrongfully accused in such a case, it can have disastrous consequences for his reputation.
A doctor at a Salt Lake City hospital who is accused of malpractice may lose his job or many of his patients. A lawyer falsely accused of negligence in an auto accident may damage his firm’s reputation. False accusations are no laughing matter. However, there are avenues you can pursue to free yourself from false accusations.
One possibility for filing a lawsuit against a false accuser is to sue for malicious prosecution. In this case, a lawyer must prove that the accuser was aware that allegations were untrue and chose to proceed with the case regardless. Such cases can be difficult to argue, but not impossible to win.
Another avenue is to sue for defamation of character. In such cases, the accuser’s use of libel and/or slander needs to be proven. Libel requires the defamatory statement be present in writing, such as published in a Salt Lake City newspaper. Slander only needs to be spoken to a third party. In a defamation case, a lawyer needs to prove that the victim was personally harmed by the libel or slander, whether the victim suffered emotional or financial damages.
A false accusation in a personal injury case does not equate to a death sentence. If you or someone you know has been falsely accused of a crime he did not commit, contact your local law firm specializing in personal injury for advice.
Natalie Benoy is a legal writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter
However, there are cases that slip through the cracks. In the event of an accident in which a person’s life is lost, such as in a multi-vehicle crash on a highway outside Salt Lake City, it can be difficult to determine accountability. If you or a loved one stands falsely accused of the wrongful death of another human being, be sure to contact your local personal injury lawyer for assistance.
A wrongful death claim is applicable when a victim loses his life as a result of negligence or an intentionally harmful act. Medical malpractice, auto accidents and intentional killings fall under the wrongful death tort.
When someone is genuinely responsible for another person’s mortality, a wrongful death suit can bring due compensation to the family of the victim. But when someone is wrongfully accused in such a case, it can have disastrous consequences for his reputation.
A doctor at a Salt Lake City hospital who is accused of malpractice may lose his job or many of his patients. A lawyer falsely accused of negligence in an auto accident may damage his firm’s reputation. False accusations are no laughing matter. However, there are avenues you can pursue to free yourself from false accusations.
One possibility for filing a lawsuit against a false accuser is to sue for malicious prosecution. In this case, a lawyer must prove that the accuser was aware that allegations were untrue and chose to proceed with the case regardless. Such cases can be difficult to argue, but not impossible to win.
Another avenue is to sue for defamation of character. In such cases, the accuser’s use of libel and/or slander needs to be proven. Libel requires the defamatory statement be present in writing, such as published in a Salt Lake City newspaper. Slander only needs to be spoken to a third party. In a defamation case, a lawyer needs to prove that the victim was personally harmed by the libel or slander, whether the victim suffered emotional or financial damages.
A false accusation in a personal injury case does not equate to a death sentence. If you or someone you know has been falsely accused of a crime he did not commit, contact your local law firm specializing in personal injury for advice.
Natalie Benoy is a legal writer reporter for Fusion 360, an SEO and content marketing agency. Information provided by Robert J Debry. Follow on Twitter