Death Law - Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is an allegation or claim that alleges that the decedent (dead person) was killed as a result of negligence or other liability on the part of the defendant (the person claimed to be at fault.)
The surviving dependents or beneficiaries are entitled to monetary damages as a result of the defendant's conduct.
Each individual state has "wrongful death statutes" and some form of wrongful death claim action exists in all states.
