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Whenever a family member’s life is taken due to the fault of someone else, the pain and sadness can leave the surviving family members feeling powerless. Still, a wrongful death claim can be filed when someone’s death is caused by the intentional, reckless or negligent actions of another person, entity or company. A wrongful death suit can only be brought by the decedent’s personal representative or immediate family members, such as a surviving spouse, children or parents. Every state has its own “wrongful death statutes” which governs the rules in which a wrongful death case can be filed. There are many circumstances in which a wrongful death may occur, including:

medical malpractice resulting in death
automobile, bus, motorcycle, train or airplane accident
nursing home abuse and neglect
occupational exposure to hazardous substances or conditions
death during a supervised activity

The measure of compensation in wrongful death actions are based on financial, or pecuniary injury, which includes the loss of support and services, loss of prospective inheritance, funeral and medical expenses, and interest from the date of the decedent’s death. In addition, there are “survival actions”, which allow close family members to recover damages for their own anguish and pain resulting from the decedent’s death. Wrongful death cases tend to be very complex and there are time deadlines for filing such lawsuits. If you have a loved one whose death was caused by the actions of another, please consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney immediately. At the law office of Thomas L. Young, we will find a qualified attorney who will evaluate your wrongful death claim and get you the compensation you are entitled to.