What makes death wrongful?
Wrongful death law provides financial compensation to the family or relatives of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful or wrongful act of another. Wrongful death cases are filed as a result of a variety of situations, including: • Medical malpractice resulting in a patient’s death • Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home that results in a patient’s death • Automobile, bus, train, airplane or other common carrier fatality accident • Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or substances (exposure to asbestos, oilfield and industrial incidents, explosions, etc.) resulting in death • Death during a supervised or guided activity (sports tournament, field trip, recreational activity, etc.).
