Definition of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Wrongful death is the death of a person caused in whole or in part by the negligent or intentional act of another person, an employer, a corporation or other legal entity. Such wrongful death may be as a result of the wrongdoer or defendant being negligent, strictly liable or the death was a result of an intentional act or gross negligence in which punitive or exemplary damages can and should be awarded against the wrongful death defendants.
Wrongful death lawsuits are often filed due to mesothelioma asbestos deaths, defective and dangerous products causing deaths, maritime deaths, trucking 18 wheeler accident deaths, refinery and industrial deaths, explosion & fire deaths, FELA railroad deaths, helicopter and airline crash deaths, SUV rollovers and truck accident deaths and many other types of wrongful death cases. Have your case reviewed by a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer now if your loved one has died as a result of a wrongful death accident or a loved one has sustained life changing catastrophic injuries. See: Past Wrongful Death Cases.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
A wrongful death lawsuit may be available to the decedent's family, spouse, children, parents and /or estate and allow such parties to file a wrongful death lawsuit and upon findings or proof of liability, the wrongful death beneficiaries will be entitled to monetary (money) damages as a result of the defendant's negligent or gross negligent conduct. Each state in the United States has its own wrongful death statutes or wrongful death laws that govern the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit. The parties entitled under the law to file a wrongful death lawsuit can vary slightly from state to state and under different facts and circumstances, but the normally the wrongful death beneficiaries usually include:
- Surviving spouse;
- Natural born or adopted children of the deceased;
- Surviving parents;
- Grandparents in some states under specific circumstances &
- Siblings (brothers & sisters) of the deceased in limited states.
General Damages in a Wrongful Death
Damages in a wrongful death lawsuit that can be awarded or requested are dependant upon the relationship of each plaintiff to the deceased. These wrongful death damages may include:
- Loss income;
- Loss of support;
- Loss of companionship;
- Mental anguish;
- Past medical expenses;
- Potential financial contributions and inheritance;
- Funeral & burial expenses;
- Loss of consortium;
- Loss of benefits;
- Loss of care &
- Punitive damages or Exemplary damages
Wrongful Death & Catastrophic Injury Lawsuits - Talk to a Lawyer
If you or a family member have suffered a catastrophic injury or you have lost a loved one due to the negligent conduct or grossly negligent behavior of another, then you may have a right to file a lawsuit against these wrongdoers. Due to the nature of injury & wrongful death cases, a full investigation of the facts of the accident and preservation of the evidence is essential to success.Time is of the essence, Don't Delay. Call for a Lawsuit Case Evaluation. Talk to a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.Trial lawyer, with more than 25+ years of experience or fill out the online form below.
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