The Basics of Wrongful Death Lawsuits
April 24, 2019
A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action case brought up against a defendant whose actions have caused the death of another. Most wrongful death suits are filed by loved ones of the deceased—it may be the victim’s parents, spouse, or children. There are certain things that will need to be proven to achieve compensation in a wrongful death suit. Negligence In most personal injury cases, including wrongful death, negligence must be proved to receive compensation. Essentially, you need to be able to prove that another party’s negligent or careless actions were responsible for someone’s death. You must