Death is always tragic, but it can be an especially sorrowful even if the fault falls on the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or entity. In such happenings, the survivors may be able to bring wrongful death lawsuits to trial. Such a case is meant to win the survivors a settlement to compensate for the loss, which may include funeral expenses, lost companionship, and the lost wages that the deceased would have earned.
To help you get a better understanding of wrongful death law, here are a few things you should know.
Who Can Sue For Wrongful Death?
The people who can sue for wrongful death are immediate family members, distant family members, life partners, putative spouses, and anyone who suffers financially. Immediate family members include significant others, ch