Serious accidents always lead to tragic consequences, but you could be facing an overwhelming, devastating situation if one of these incidents claimed the life of someone close to you.
Basics of Wrongful Death Claims
These cases fall under personal injury concepts, so you must prove that the party responsible for your loved one’s death was negligent in some way. In general, negligence refers to the failure to exercise reasonable care, and it is actionable if the misconduct directly caused the fatality. Wrongful death cases are commonly based upon:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle collisions;
- Motor vehicle crashes that involve vulnerable road users, like pedestrians and bicycle riders;
- Slip and fall accidents, dog bites, and other incidents caused by dangerous conditions on property;
- Boat accidents and other incidents on the water;
- Defective products and dangerous drugs;
- Construction accidents; and
- Many more.
In addition to proving that negligence was behind these or other fatal accidents, you must also qualify to file a wrongful death claim. Surviving spouses, children, parents, and some other relatives may have standing to seek compensation through these cases.
