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Monday, January 11, 2010

Questions About Wrongful Death

If you have lost a loved one recently in an accident, you may have important questions about whether or not the situation is a wrongful death case. Here are just a few Frequently Asked Questions to help you.

What makes a fatal accident a "wrongful death?"

The difference is that a wrongful death can be directly tied to another third party's negligence or inaction. In other words, someone else's behavior caused the death to occur.

Wrongful death claims are often seen after automobile accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice situations, environmental injury incidents and use of defective drugs.

Can I file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a friend or distant family member?

Probably not. State laws vary on who can file a wrongful death claim, but it is usually only allowed for surviving spouses, children or parents of the deceased.

Can a wrongful death claim be filed even if the deceased is a child or elderly person?

Absolutely. However, there will be a difference in how compensation is calculated (versus a head of household death, for instance) should you win the case.

If you need to discuss a specific situation, please contact us at 1-800-967-8529 as soon as possible. The experienced wrongful death attorneys at The Yost Legal Group (located in Baltimore, Maryland) are ready to help.

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