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Workplace Violence Awareness And Prevention
Workplace murder is the leading killer of working females, (35% of their fatal work injuries) and the second leading killer of males. The problem is especially acute in service sector industries (e.g. retail establishments, taxi and limousine, police and security services). According to the figures released on August 3, 1995, by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)(1), 1,071 workers were murdered in the workplace in 1994, a slight decrease from 1,074 the previous year.
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Wrongful death damages depend upon certain conditions.
Wrongful death damages usually depend upon the relationship of the plaintiff to the deceased.Specific wrongful death damages available to parents include loss of companionship and mental anguish caused by their childs death.Damages for spouses will also include potential financial contributions from the deceased.
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Definition:
Monetary compensation or indemnity for wrong or injury caused by the Violation of a legal right. 1. Compensatory damages - Reimbursement for actual loss or injury. 2. Exemplary damages - Monetary award by way of punishment for injury caused by aggravated circumstances or malice, in addition to compensation for the injury. 3. Punitive damages - Monetary compensation awarded in excess of ordinary damages, as punishment for a gross wrong.
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Definition:
A penalty or punishment provided as a means of enforcing obedience to a law, rule or code; also, an authorization.
Wrongful death
Definition:
A death that results from a wrongful act or from negligence; a death that can serve as the basis for a civil action for damages on behalf of the dead person's family or heirs.
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