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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
A wrongful death lawsuit is filed when someone is killed as a result of the negligence of another person or party. The loved ones of the deceased filed the lawsuit in order to recover damages. These damages will cover funerary expenses, emotional pain and suffering, and other financial or material hardships associated with the death. In addition, punitive damages will be sought to punish the negligent party for their actions. The attorneys at our Provo law firm would like to consider who is eligible to file these kinds of lawsuits, and why it’s important to have an attorney