If you are considering legal action after the death of a loved one, you probably have more questions than answers.
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First, there are some common circumstances that might lead to a wrongful death lawsuit, such as car accidents, workplace accidents, intentional acts of violence, and even slip-and-fall cases.
Wrongful death lawsuits are similar to all other types of personal injury lawsuits, in which a plaintiff alleges that another party caused the harm in question via negligent, reckless or intentional acts or omissions.
Unlike a typical personal injury case, in a wrongful death case, the victim isn’t there to press the case. It is the surviving family members who would benefit from any financial compensation that is awarded in the case.
Although understanding the legal factors involved in a wrongful death lawsuit might sound simple enough, the fact is that many surviving family members find this type of litigation to be tough because they see it as re-living the oftentimes traumatic death of a loved one.
If you are getting information and advice about potential legal action in this area, you’ll want to be sure that compassion and understanding is part of formula.
The decision to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit isn’t easy. But, such a decision might help family members to address the wrongful conduct that led to a loved one’s death and secure financial compensation to help move on.