Wrongful Death

What is a Wrongful Death Case?

As its name implies, the term “wrongful death” describes a type of lawsuit brought when someone’s life is taken as a result of another person’s carelessness. Most wrongful death suits arise out of car and truck crashes, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, construction accidents, airplane accidents, or the use of a defective or dangerous product. A “wrongful death” lawsuit allows for the recovery of damages that are unique and different from those available when someone suffers non-fatal injuries.

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