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Friday, June 26, 2009
Wrongful Death
If you have lost a loved one, you are aware of the painful grieving process involved with rebuilding and restructuring your life without that person. When death comes to a loved one who has been suffering through a painful disease, coping may be easier as many people find comfort in believing the deceased has moved on to a more peaceful place. However, what happens when a loved one dies suddenly due to another party’s negligence?
In these cases, the grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit may be present.
What Constitutes Wrongful Death
According to the law, a wrongful death occurs when a party’s negligence or misconduct causes the death of a person. Consequently, all who were dependent on, or a beneficiary of, may be entitled to financial compensation for their losses.
Each of the 50 states has passed wrongful death statutes in an attempt to urge companies and their employees to adhere to their professional responsibilities. However, no matter the laws passed to limit them, wrongful deaths do occur. Common situations or malpractices that result in the filing of wrongful death lawsuits stem from:
• Truck accidents – While strict federal and state regulations exist to curb the number of truck accidents, truckers and their employers operate under strict deadlines, which often compels them to attempt sidestepping regulations. In these cases, wrongful death lawsuits may be filed
• Emergency room medical malpractice – Overcrowded emergency rooms are often under-staffed with employees whom are overworked, commonly resulting in premature discharge, misdiagnosis or surgical errors
• Anesthesia malpractice – Even the slightest error by an anesthesiologist can result in wrongful death, which is why medical insurance premiums for anesthesiologists are higher than all other medical specialties
Proving Wrongful Death
The process of proving negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit is complicated. While you grieve for your loss, you should pass the burden of pursuing monetary damages onto an experienced, wrongful death attorney who can consult with medical experts and interview potential witnesses.
If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, you may have a valid legal claim. The West Palm Beach, Florida wrongful death attorneys at the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. can help. Please contact us today.
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