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Wrongful
Death Basics
“Wrongful Death” refers
to the death of someone as a result of the negligence, carelessness,
recklessness or deliberate intent of another party. This party
may be an individual, group, or entity. The law provides for
compensation to survivors in a wrongful death claim. This compensation
is based upon the relationship of the survivor and the lifetime
earning potential of the deceased. A wrongful death lawsuit
may arise in the following situations:
- Medical malpractice
- Automobile, motorcycle,
or airplane crashes
- Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions
or substances
- Criminal attacks
- Fires
- Death during a supervised activity
- Death due to defective
products or drugs
Don’t let distressed
family members be the exclusive judges whether it is a “good
case” or not. And
certainly, don’t be influenced by what insurance companies
or those who don’t understand the law. Talking with a
lawyer can be extremely helpful as it may help you identify
the evidence that uncovers what really happened in the death
of your loved one. Bottom-line, if you think even for a moment
that your loved ones death may have been caused by recklessness
or negligence, call McCarron Law Firm today to schedule a free
consultation.
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