Wrongful death cases can result from many different types of accidents, including auto accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, falls, nursing home abuse and neglect, medical malpractice, construction accidents, and dangerous products. When someone dies as a result of the wrongful conduct of another, there are two kinds of recoveries available: (1) the survival action: for the injuries sustained by the decedent prior to his or her death, and (2) the wrongful death action: for the death of the person. The exact type of damages that are recoverable varies from state to state, but may include:
Loss of economic support
Loss of society
Loss of consortium
Grief
Punitive Damages
Emotional Distress
The exact types of damages recoverable in a wrongful death case vary from state to state, and proof of these losses can be quite daunting. Nonetheless, wrongful death cases can provide a significant amount of compensation for the families of the decedent, so anytime someone dies as a result of the wrongful conduct of another, hiring a skilled attorney is highly recommended.
