A wrongful death lawsuit is a specific kind of claim brought when somebody dies as a result of a defendant’s negligence or intentional actions.

While laws surrounding wrongful death claims differ from state to state, wrongful death lawsuits generally follow the same process.

Below, we go into more detail of what that process looks like, but first, it’s essential to understand which types of fatality qualifies as wrongful deaths.

Which Circumstances Necessitate a Wrongful Death Claim?

It’s best to think of a wrongful death as you would a personal injury claim, except in this instance, an individual has died as the direct result of a defendant’s wrongful actions as opposed to being hurt. Continue reading →