Wrongful Death Claim

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Wrongful Death Claim
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Wrongful Death

• when the death of a person is caused by a
  wrongful act, neglect or default of another, such
  as would, if the injured person had lived, have
  entitled the injured person to an action for
  damages therefore, the person or corporation that
  would have been so liable, . shall be liable to
  an action for damages, to be brought by the
  personal representative or collector of the
  decedent

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Personal Representative

• personal representative of the deceased
  individual can sue on behalf of the deceased
  individuals Estate. Essentially, this personal
  representative sues on behalf of all the heirs of
  the deceased individual. However, under some
  circumstances, members of the family might have
  causes of action separate and apart from the
  wrongful death action

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Under the North Carolina wrongful death act,
N.C.G.S. 28a-18-2, damages recoverable include

• a) Expenses for care, treatment, and
  hospitalization incident to the injury resulting
  in death
• b) Compensation for pain and suffering of the
  decedent
• c) The reasonable funeral expenses of the
  decedent
• d) The present monetary value of the decedent for
  the loss net income of the decedent
• c) Loss of services, protection, care, and
  assistance of the decedent
• d) Loss of society, companionship, comfort,
  guidance, kindly offices and advice of the
  decedent
• e) Punitive damages if warranted by willful and
  wanton acts

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Wrongful Death Claim Consultation

• wrongful death cases s are complex and
  multi-faceted. If a family member has died due to
  the negligence of another , call the wrongful
  death attorney at Brown Moore Associates for a
  consultation.

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