Proving Damages In A Wrongful Death Case
When an individual dies due to another person's fault, the survivor may file a wrongful death lawsuit. The lawsuit seeks damage to survivors' loss, including funeral expenses, lost companionship, and lost wages.
Who May Sue For Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death claim is filed by a representative of the survivors who suffered from the decedent's death. The representative is mostly the executor of the decedent's estate, and real parties vary from one state to the other. Some of the people may include:
Immediate family members: In all states, the immediate family members, including spouses and children, including the adopted ones, and parents of unmarried children, receive compensation for wrongful death.
Life partners, putative spouses, and financial dependents: A domestic...