What is Wrongful Death?

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WHAT IS WRONGFUL DEATH?
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• There are various ways in which wrongful death
  cases can arise, but they all have to do with the
  negligence of another person, company, or agency
  causing a person to lose their life. These cases
  are brought by surviving family members or the
  estate of the deceased.

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Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Vehicle Accidents We know that there are many
ways that a drivers negligence can cause
fatalities. Especially dangerous are impaired
drivers, those who drive while distracted, and
those who disregard the speed limit.
Defective Products When you check the government
recall website, you will see that many faulty
products make it to the market. These products
can be incredibly dangerous and often have a poor
design, experience an error during manufacturing,
or are incorrectly labeled.
Workplace Accidents Employers are responsible
for providing proper training and equipment for
their workers. They should ensure everyone has a
safe working environment. When an employer is
negligent in their duties, they should be held
accountable.
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Medical Mistakes The third leading cause of
death in the United States is medical mistakes.
These happen in a variety of ways when healthcare
providers are negligent and include medication
mistakes, surgical errors, misdiagnosis,
infections, delayed treatment, and more.
Law Enforcement We know that there are times
when law enforcement and corrections personnel
use more force than necessary. This can cause
fatalities.
Nursing Home Abuse Elder abuse is vastly
underreported in the United States and is rampant
in many nursing homes. It is abhorrent. The
elderly are very vulnerable and should be
protected.
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DOES WRONGFUL DEATH ONLY APPLY TO INTENTIONAL
ACTS THAT KILL SOMEONE?
DOES WRONGFUL DEATH ONLY APPLY TO INTENTIONAL
ACTS THAT KILL SOMEONE?
No, wrongful death claims are not just for
intentional acts that kill someone, though they
can certainly be filed in those cases. Wrongful
death cases can also be filed when someone is
killed due to the careless or negligent actions
of another individual, company, or entity.
One common cause of wrongful death lawsuits is a
person being killed during the commission of a
crime. In many wrongful death cases, someone is
charged with murder, manslaughter, or negligent
homicide in the case. They are not always found
guilty of a crime.However, you can still file a
wrongful death lawsuit against the person you
believe is responsible for the death of a loved
one.
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Do not hesitate to hire a Cleveland wrongful
death lawyer to help you if you believe another
persons negligence caused the death of a loved
one.
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Contact The Paulozzi LPA Law Firm
Address 600 East Granger Road, Suite 200
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
Phone no. 800-529-6446
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