Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Every state has some variation of a "wrongful death statute," which gives certain legal representatives of a deceased person -- usually close family members and the estate -- the right to file a civil lawsuit against those responsible for causing the person's death. Wrongful death lawsuits can arise from accidents (negligence or other types of carelessness) or intentional acts like homicide or other crimes. Read on to learn more.

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Wrongful Death Claims and Lawsuits

Wrongful Death Cases

The basics on wrongful death lawsuits, how they work, and what is recoverable.
Wrongful Death Laws: Who Can File a Lawsuit?

Whether you can file a wrongful death lawsuit depends on your relationship to the deceased.
Proving Negligence in Wrongful Death Cases

A successful wrongful death case -- like any other injury case -- requires establishing fault.
Survival Actions vs. Wrongful Death Cases

A look at the key differences between these kinds of civil actions after someone dies.
Wrongful Death Claims for a Stillborn Infant

A wrongful death claim may or may not be an option in this situation.
Wrongful Death and Medical Malpractice

Key legal issues when medical negligence results in a patient's death.
Construction Worker Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Legal remedies when a construction worker dies on the job.

Q&A on Wrongful Death Cases

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What kinds of deposition questions are asked in a wrongful death lawsuit?

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