Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
State laws vary on who may bring wrongful death lawsuits. In all states, close family members like spouses, children and parents can bring wrongful death cases.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuits Overview
A wrongful death lawsuit involves the death of a person that is caused by the negligence or malicious action of another person or from some kind of strict liability, such as the liability for faulty products.
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In some cases, a wrongful death lawsuit may be brought against a family member who causes the death of another family member. Click this link for details on how and when you might want to sue a family member in a wrongful death case.
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Damages in wrongful death cases are designed to compensate for losses resulting from the death of a family member. These losses come in several different varieties. For example, direct expenses such as medical bills and funeral expenses are recoverable. Direct expenses are easily calculated because funeral homes, hospitals and doctor’s offices keep records.
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