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Wrongful Death

A wrongful death lawsuit alleges that a person was killed as a result of the negligence or other liability on the part of the defendant, and that the surviving dependents or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant's conduct.

A wrongful death claim is different from a normal negligence lawsuit. States have passed "wrongful death statutes" that provide compensation for persons who may have been damaged from the death of the victim. Today, all states have some form of a wrongful death claim action in force.

While state “wrongful death statutes” were drafted independently of each other and are often unique, they all follow the same general principles. A wrongful death claim generally consists of four elements: (1) the death was caused, in whole or part, by the conduct of the defendant; (2) the defendant was negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death; (3) there is a surviving spouse, children, beneficiaries or dependents; and (4) monetary damages have resulted from the victim’s death. If you believe that your loved one may have been wrongfully killed as a result of someone’s negligence or liable acts, you may have a right to be compensated for the loss of your loved one.

The attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael P. Sousa are available on an emergency basis, twenty four hours a day, seven days a week, to consult with you about a potential wrongful death claim. Our experienced attorney will make themselves available for a free consultation regarding the facts of your potential wrongful death claim. Please contact us at 858 453-6122.