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Many people wonder what is a wrongful death case is and what it all entails and how do they know if the death of my loved one is considered a wrongful death.
A wrongful death is defined as a victim beign killed by the negligence (or other type of unjust action) of a person or entity. Wrongful death claims provide compensation to those who may have been damaged as a result of the victim’s death.
Wrongful death claims usually consist of 4 parts:
1) the death was caused, in whole or part, by the conduct of the defendant;
(2) the defendant was negligent or strictly liable for the victim’s death;
(3) there is a surviving spouse, children, beneficiaries or dependents
(4) monetary damages have resulted from the victim’s death.
Wrongful deaths can encompass many types of deaths including car accidents, work accidents, and product failures.
If you have lost a loved one to a wrongful death you should not hesitate to call us. Call 800.637.8170 to request your free copy of The Ohio Wrongful Death Book and to schedule your free consultation today.
Posted October 21st 2010 to Wrongful Death
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