Wrongful Death Claims

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        Who can bring the wrongful death claim?
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        Often the deceased person's surviving relatives, dependents or beneficiaries bring the wrongful death suit against the responsible party or parties, seeking monetary damages for their loss. Often times the jurisdiction determines the individuals who are able to bring the claim. Generally, the primary beneficiaries (often the spouse and children) are able to bring a claim. While in some states parents of the deceased person may be also designated as beneficiaries. But, in most states, if the deceased person did not leave behind a husband or wife, any children or parents, there may be no one who will be able to bring a wrongful death claim.
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        Wrongful death laws vary from state to state
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        Not every state follows the same guidelines, principles, or rules. And each state has its own set laws regarding wrongful death. A personal injury attorney can help advise you on if your wrongful death claim is valid and can help you are you pursue a claim against the responsible party or parties.
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        “True” versus “Survival Actions”
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        Some states have "true" wrongful death acts. This is when the deceased person's survivors or next of kin are able to bring a cause of action for their damages inflicted as a result of their family member's death. Other states have acts called "survival actions." This form of lawsuit is brought by the survivors on behalf of the deceased person. This cause of action is for the deceased person's <a href="https://www.personalinjuryattorneys.me/serious-and-catastrophic-injury/">pain and suffering that resulted from the injuries that caused his or her death</a>.
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        In many jurisdictions, when the defendant's negligence contributes only in part or in tandem with other circumstances to a person's death, and not just the sole cause, liability may still be attached to the defendant.
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