Medical malpractice wrongful death is the area of law that handles obtaining compensation for families who are victims of death due to medical negligence or misconduct. These cases are generally brought against a person, corporation, organization or entity that is believed to be either entirely responsible or a party to the negligent act. This can be doctors, nurses, hospitals, or other medical practice. Families know that no amount of money can ever bring back their loved one; however, they feel a certain amount of justice in seeing the person ordered to pay compensation for their loss. In addition to considering the emotional loss, courts also consider the financial loss that the remaining family has incurred. Often, the deceased was also the financial support of the family and their death has placed a financial burden on that the courts are able to assist in alleviating. Compensation is based on the future potential earnings of the deceased. Medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuits are governed by the state in which the death occurred. The statute of limitations differs from state to state and should be checked if a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit is being considered.