FAQ Category: Wrongful Death

Who is liable if a death was caused by a defective auto part can depend on why the part was defective.  In these cases, there

If a death happened while at work, who can be held liable depends on what specifically caused or led to the accident. Liability can fall

If a death happened during a medical procedure, a loved one can request medical records, preserve documents, avoid signing releases, and ask a lawyer whether

If a death happened during a car accident, surviving family members may have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against the driver, company,

If a death was caused by a semi–truck accident, the truck driver may be liable, but responsibility may also involve other parties. This can include

In many cases, compensatory wrongful death settlements are not taxable under federal income tax law when the money is paid because of personal physical injuries

A fiancé, common–law spouse, or long–term partner can sometimes file a wrongful death claim, but only when state law recognizes the relationship or gives the

The difference between a wrongful death and a survival action is that a wrongful death claim focuses on the family, while a survival action focuses

In many cases, yes, you can file a wrongful death claim if the deceased was partially at fault. That said, the deceased person’s share of

Can parents sue for the death of an adult child? Yes, parents may be able to sue when an adult child dies because of another