If you have lost a loved one and believe that it was due to someone else’s carelessness, you may be entitled to compensation. In some states, surviving family members can even file suit against an employer or company whose negligence caused the death.
Medical malpractice is among the most common types of wrongful death lawsuits. Misdiagnosis, surgical injuries, errors during treatment, and prescription drug mistakes are all common examples of medical negligence.
Car Accidents
When someone dies as the result of an accident, their surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim. They can pursue damages for monetary losses, such as medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and future earnings.
Car accidents are among the most common causes of wrongful death in the United States. They can involve a number of factors, including driver negligence, distracted driving, drunk driving, and road construction.
In addition, faulty automotive parts have caused countless wrongful deaths around the country. Tires that burst, air bags that fail, and brakes that malfunction have all contributed to deadly collisions.
The resulting injuries can include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, whiplash, and other serious injuries. These injuries can result in permanent disabilities that impact a person’s quality of life.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a broad term that refers to any medical error or negligent act by a healthcare provider. This can include doctors, nurses, surgeons, midwives and hospital staff.
The most common medical errors that can cause wrongful death are misdiagnosis, surgical errors and medication mistakes. These are often life-threatening and result in serious injury or even death.
To be able to win a medical malpractice lawsuit, a plaintiff must show that a doctor breached the standard of care and that the patient was injured as a result. The claim must also prove causation, which means that the doctor’s misconduct was directly related to the injury.
Defective Products
Thousands of people are injured and killed each year as a result of defective products. These include cars, medications, medical devices, appliances and other items.
In these cases, families may be entitled to compensation for the loss of their loved one. This could include funeral and burial costs, compensation for their lost future earnings, and other damages.
There are three types of product defects: design defects, manufacturing defects and warning defects.
In a design defect claim, the victim alleges that a product was unreasonably dangerous due to its inherent flaw in its design. Typically, this type of claim is brought against the product maker.
Workplace Accidents
In addition to being a common cause of personal injuries and Workers’ Compensation claims, workplace accidents also can be a leading cause of wrongful death. Workplace accidents can include everything from minor bumps and bruises to traumatic injuries that result in fatalities.
Falls, electrocutions, being struck by an object, and being caught in or between something are all examples of workplace accidents. These types of workplace accidents can be found in any industry.
The most effective way to prevent workplace accidents is to implement safety measures in the workplace. Employers should carry out risk assessments to identify any new potential hazards that could be detrimental to employee health and safety.
Criminal Offenses
A criminal offense is an illegal act that involves harming another person. It may be an intentional or unintentional crime.
In the United States, a criminal offense can be classified as a misdemeanor or felony depending on its severity. Felonies are the most serious type of crimes and can involve prison time and other court-ordered conditions.
If you have lost a loved one to a criminal offense, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the guilty party to collect compensation for your losses. Your attorney can help you prove the crime and determine how much money you could receive in damages. These damages include economic and non-economic costs.
