What if the wrongful death happened at work? Is there someone who can be sued?
A.: Where an individual dies at work, typically, the only recourse the heirs have against his or her employer is under the worker’s compensation laws. However, if the death was caused by the wrongdoing of someone other than the employer (such as a subcontractor, co-worker, defective product manufacturer, or other person) the heirs of the decedent have a right to bring a claim against wrongdoers other than the employer. In order to determine whether or not liability against someone other than the employer exists, you should contact us as soon as possible so that a timely investigation can be made.
