Wrongful Death

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A civil action against an individual or entity alleged to have wrongfully caused the death of another

A wrongful death legal action is usually brought by the heirs and loved ones of a person killed by another person’s negligent or intentional conduct.

Survival Action

Wrongful death claims may also include survival actions. In survival actions, the plaintiff may sue for monetary damages from the decedent’s conscious pain and suffering resulting from the defendant’s wrongful act.

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