A sudden accident can turn a family’s world upside down. Imagine a case in which a husband and father of two is killed in a tragic highway crash caused by a distracted commercial truck driver. Suddenly, that man’s spouse and children are put in a difficult situation, say nothing of the depth of their grief and sorrow.
Later, the survivors discover that not only was the truck driver distracted, but the company he was driving for may have failed to conduct a thorough background check on his record. This makes everything worse, as the family realizes this accident could have been prevented.
As the dust settles, the family begins to talk about filing a wrongful death claim. When discussing their next steps, they realize that they will need to decide who should serve as the personal representative in the case…