As explained by Nolo in the article “Wrongful Death Lawsuit Damages,” when a person dies due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions, surviving loved ones may have the legal right to seek compensation. Every U.S. state has wrongful death laws, and while the specifics vary, most allow close family members or estate representatives to file lawsuits against responsible parties.
A wrongful death claim is a type of civil lawsuit that seeks monetary compensation—not criminal penalties. The individual filing the suit (the plaintiff) is often a close relative or legal representative of the deceased, while the defendant can be a person, business, or other entity alleged to have caused the death.
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