Wrongful Death
Wrongful death law is an area of law that seeks to provide financial compensation to the heirs of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another. For example, Death during a supervised activity (sports tournament, field trip, etc.).
A wrongful death could occur as a result of a variety of situations, including:
- Medical malpractice that results in decedent's death.
- Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home that results in decendent's death.
- Automobile, bus, train, airplane or other common carrier accident.
- Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or substances (exposure to asbestos, etc.)
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- Alabama
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- Hawaii
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- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
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- Kentucky
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- Maine
- Maryland
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- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
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What damages are awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in a wrongful death action are awarded. Courts have interpreted "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost … more -
What damages are awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit?
Pecuniary (financial) injury is the main way damages in a wrongful death action are awarded. Courts have interpreted "pecuniary injuries" as including the loss of support, services, lost … more -
What laws govern wrongful death?
Each state has drafted its own set of civil "wrongful death statutes," and some form of wrongful death claim action exists in all state jurisdictions today. While they all follow similar … more
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Free Legal Forms
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Statement of Damages
Statement of Damages (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) For California Court (CIV-050)
