Wrongful death occurs when an individual, company, or entity's negligence or misconduct causes the death of a person. Examples may include death by auto or airplane accidents, death due to medical malpractice, death from exposure to hazardous conditions or substances at work, and many more.

Typically, filing a claim for damages in a wrongful death action falls to the family of the deceased. Damages can include medical, hospital, funeral and burial expenses, and compensation for the pain and suffering incurred by not only the deceased but by the spouse, children and next of kin.

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