How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works
How a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Works A wrongful death claim is a special kind of personal injury lawsuit made when someone is killed due to another party's negligence or intentional act. Wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant who has caused someone's death either negligently or through intentional harm. Wrongful death claims allow the estate of the deceased person to file a lawsuit against the party who is legally liable for the death. The suit is usually filed by a representatative of the estate, on behalf of surviving family members and other affected parties. When Is a Wrongful Death Claim Applicable? A wrongful death claim is applicable when a victim who would otherwise have a personal injury claim is killed as a result of either negligence or an intentional harmful act on the part of the defendant. This can occur in a variety of situations, including: When a victim is intentionally killed. For example, OJ Simpson was sued for wrongful death for the murders of...