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Possible Causes
of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death
lawsuits seek compensation for the death of a
person when that death believed to be wrongfully
caused by another person, corporation,
organization or entity. A wrongful death action
is a lawsuit typically brought by the person's
family as compensation for the wrongful death.
One of the most frequent causes of wrongful
death is medical malpractice. Thousands of
people die each year due to the negligence or
improper care of doctor, nurses, surgeons, etc.
Other causes of wrongful death suits include:
- Car
accidents
- Trucking or
Tractor Trailer accidents
- Pedestrian
accidents
- Motorcycle
accidents
- Construction
accidents
- Negligence
- Defective
products
- Accidents at
work
- Boating
accidents
- Recreational
accidents
- Fire
- Hunting
accidents
- Airplane
accidents
- Train
accidents
- Van
rollovers
- Firearm
accidents
If you have
experienced the wrongful death of a friend or
relative, your attorney will need to prove the
four required elements of a wrongful death
claim:
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The death of a
person.
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That death was
caused by the negligence of another person
or entity.
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There are
surviving family members who are monetarily
suffering due to that death.
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There must be a
personal representative appointed to bring
the suit on behalf of the decedent's estate.
Among the
recoverable damages in a Washington wrongful
death case are hospital and medical care;
funeral and burial expenses; compensation for
the financial aid the deceased would have
provided in the future; compensation for the
loss of companionship, affection, love and moral
support the deceased would have provided. Please
see our
Wrongful Death Damages page for more
information on the possible damages awarded in a
wrongful death case.
As wrongful death
lawyers, Brett & Coats, PLLC has represented
clients throughout the state of Washington in a
variety of personal injury claims, including
those that lead to wrongful death claims. We
have a 25-year history of winning substantial
settlements and verdicts for personal injury and
death claims. Contact
us today if you believe a relative or
someone you know has died because of the
negligence or malpractice of another person or
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