A wrongful death suit can be filed by the survivors of someone who died as a result of another person or company’s wrongdoing. The damages recovered in this type of lawsuit can be quite significant, especially if the deceased had children or other dependents. In some cases, this can be the only way to recover compensation for their losses. However, wrongful death suits can be complex and require a knowledgeable attorney to successfully pursue.

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The definition of wrongful death varies from state to state, but it generally includes any kind of death that is caused by the negligence, fault, or wrongdoing of another person. This is similar to the legal concept of personal injury, and in most states, it will include actions such as medical malpractice and car accidents.

There are exceptions for who can file a wrongful death suit, but most lawsuits are brought by the decedent’s immediate family members. This will typically include parents, spouses, siblings, and children. In some states, life partners and financial dependents are also eligible to sue. In addition, there are also laws in place that allow distant family members to bring wrongful death suits for loss of support and care.

Wrongful death statutes vary regarding discussions of damages, but they all generally mention pecuniary injuries (lost income and other financial losses). These may include a loss of companionship, a loss of inheritance prospects, funeral and burial expenses, out-of-pocket costs for care that the decedent would have received, and other economic and noneconomic losses.