Firefighter’s Widow Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit against City

A wrongful death is when a person is killed due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person, company or entity. It may be the result of an auto accident, plane crash, medical malpractice, or work place accident. While filing a lawsuit can be a difficult decision, it not only provides surviving family member’s financial compensation for their loss, but lawsuits can effect change.

Last month, a widow filed a wrongful death claim against the city of Claremore, Oklahoma alleging negligence caused her husband’s death in May 2015. Fire Captain Jason Farley was killed in the line of duty while trying to rescue residents during a flash flood. Reports stated that he drowned when rushing waters trapped him after he fell into a 36-inch uncovered drain, which had no grates, barriers, or markings. He left behind a wife and young daughter. The lawsuit alleges that repairs to the drainage pipe and area around it were a top priority in 2009, yet no action was taken. Additionally, the claim contends that the city neglected to provide swift water rescue training in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association. The lawsuit claims that if training had been in place, Captain “would have not drowned because his colleagues would have safely been able to rescue him from the drainage pipe.” Since Captain Farley’s death, the city hosted its first swift water rescue class in July 2015 and erected fencing around the storm drain, but has yet to install a safety grate.

Wrongful death claims can take years to settle; time many families don’t have especially if the victim was the sole bread winner. When the defendant denies, delays and defends, the financial burden is increased. Without financial assistance, many families may be unable to proceed with their case; often times they will settle for considerably less than the wrongful death is worth. Before accepting an unjust settlement offer, plaintiffs should consider lawsuit funding.

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