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A personal injury claim is a legal request for compensation filed by an individual who has suffered physical or emotional harm due to another person's negligence or work related, seeking financial recovery for damages like medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering caused by the injury.
How wrongful death lawsuits work
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The surviving family members or beneficiaries sue the person or entity that caused the death.
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The lawsuit establishes that the defendant had a duty of care to the deceased.
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The lawsuit establishes that the defendant breached that duty of care.
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The lawsuit establishes that the breach of duty of care directly caused the death.
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What can be claimed in a wrongful death lawsuit?
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Medical services, such as hospital, nursing, and doctors' services
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Burial and memorial services
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Compensation for lost financial support
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Compensation for suffering
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Who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit?
In most states, the personal representative of the deceased's estate brings the lawsuit. This could be a surviving spouse or family member.
When might a wrongful death lawsuit be filed?
Wrongful death lawsuits can arise from motor vehicle accidents, work accidents, construction accidents, falls, or dog bites.
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