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When a person has been killed due to the negligence of another individual, this is considered a "wrongful death." The term technically refers to the type of damage suffered. Some examples of wrongful death claims include:
- Construction accident
- Drunk driving or other negligent driving decisions
- Medical malpractice
- The construction of an unsound structure or building
- The manufacture of a defective or dangerous product
Our attorneys at Bendall & Mednick have decades of experience handling the delicate issues involved in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim
A wrongful death claim or lawsuit is usually filed by the spouse, child or parent of the person who has died. These claims usually are filed to obtain monetary damages to cover any earnings the deceased person would have provided. Other damages that may be recovered include:
- Expense associated with the death, such as medical and funeral costs
- Grief or mental anguish of the survivor(s)
- Loss of companionship, care or protection
- Loss of inheritance from an untimely death
- Lost benefits, such as insurance
- Punitive damages, which are intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others
