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Wrongful Death

The law provides many recourses for injured parties. When someone breaks society’s laws, the recourse is imprisonment. When someone injures someone else, the recourse is financial compensation. This rule of recompense even extends to the death of an individual. When someone sues another person for the death of a loved one, that is known as a wrongful death claim.

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The McLeod Firm

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Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
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Darrigo & Diaz, Attorneys at law

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Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense, Mass Tort, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Personal Injury
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Heyman Law Firm, P.A.

15 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Criminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Premises Liability
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Loewy Law Firm

18 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
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Ruder Law

5 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
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Mark Ruby, Attorney

38 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
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The Ultimate Tragic Accident

There is an argument to be made that all deaths are wrongful. Indeed, any time that someone passes away as the result of an injury or accident, that death feels preventable. However, legally there are two main types of wrongful death claims: intentional wrongs that cause death, and negligent actions that led to death.

Wrongful Death With Intent

Wrongful death can be a way for a victim’s family to pursue compensation. If someone is murdered through negligence or intentional acts, they will be potentially charged criminally. However, the criminal charges will only result in punishment through incarceration, with nothing being given to the relatives of the victim. In order to recover funeral expenses, lost wages, or any other financial damages, the family will need to file a wrongful death claim. If the defendant was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, it is probable that they will be able to show that it was more likely than not that the death was also wrongful.

Negligence and Wrongful Death

In addition to wrongful death claims surrounding intentional acts, wrongful death cases can also prevail if it is proven that the defendant was negligent. In order to be found negligent, several things must be demonstrated. First, there must have been a duty of care between the defendant and the victim. There does not need to be an explicit contract between two people for there to be a duty of care. For example, drivers on the road have a mutual duty of care to one another when operating a motor vehicle. Once a duty of care is established, it must then be shown that the duty of care was breached by not acting as a reasonable person would, resulting in the injury.

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If you or a loved one have suffered an accident that results in a wrongful death and want to seek justice, you will need the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. A private defense attorney is able to focus completely on your case and devote far more attention to your case than a public defender would be able to.

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Wrongful Death Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is wrongful death?

Wrongful death refers to a civil wrong that claims that in individual either knowingly or negligently cause the death of another person. Wrongful death most often occurs in the fields of medical malpractice, product liability, and personal injury law. In order to prove wrongful death it most be shown that it is more likely than not that if the individual had acted as a reasonable person, the death would not have occurred.

2. Where can I find a wrongful death lawyer?

If a loved one has suffered a wrongful death and you want to seek justice, you will need the help of an experienced personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney has the resources, experience, and legal expertise to get you the best possible outcome for your case. The best place to find an experienced personal injury attorney is Attorney at Law.

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