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A wrongful death case is filed, in the event that someone died because of the negligence of another party, to claim benefits from a personal injury accident.
The defendant owes the surviving family members of the victim monetary compensation for their loss.
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What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In the simplest terms, a wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action that states a person died as a result of another person’s negligence.
Wrongful Death Case Criteria:
- The death must have resulted from the incident in question.
- The death must cause financial hardship for surviving family members.
- You must be able to prove that your loved one’s death was caused by the negligence of the defendant.
- You must be able show that your loved one’s death has directly affected you and/or other members of the victim’s family.
Wrongful death law is different in each state. For example, states will have different rules on who is eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. It is important to note that the Statute of Limitations on wrongful death claims will vary by each state.
Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations Lawsuits
Statute of Limitations put a ceiling on the amount of time that an individual has to file their wrongful death lawsuit.
In general, next of kin are permitted between 1-3 years (depending on what state you’re filing in) from the time of death to file a lawsuit. If you miss your Statute of limitations filing time, your lawsuits could be barred permanently.
What Damages Are Available for Wrongful Death Claims?
Generally, wrongful death damages that you can expect to recover from a successful lawsuit might include:
Funeral Expenses: the cost of providing funeral and burial services.
Medical Expenses: the cost of your loved one’s medical and emergency care prior to their passing.
Pain and Suffering: the deceased’s misery and discomfort prior to their death.
Loss of Consortium: the emotional anguish that accompanies the loss of a family member.
Lost Income: the value of the deceased’s financial contribution to the family, including the loss of income and benefits.
Retirement or Pension: an untimely death can cut or eliminate income from retirement or pension accounts.
Punitive Damages: additional charges to the responsible party for the death of your loved one.
If the negligent behavior or act is considered especially reckless, punitive damages may be applied as a means of providing your family with justice, while setting an example for the future.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Only certain family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Although it varies from each state, typically it is either the immediate family or whoever manages the deceased’s estate.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits Can Be Filed By:
- The victim’s spouse or children.
- If there is no spouse or children, the victim’s parents may file.
- If there are no parents, a wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by the victim’s siblings.
- If there are no siblings, The victim’s grandparents may file.
- Family members related to the deceased by marriage or adoption can also file a wrongful death lawsuit. If there are no living family members, the person managing the deceased’s estate can file the lawsuit.
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