Do I have a wrongful death case?

July 1, 2024 Authored By: Padberg Appelbaum Knepper Team

Any sudden or tragic loss of life feels unjust. However, the main determining factor an attorney will evaluate is whether negligence or carelessness caused your loved one’s death. Any person, corporation or organization can be liable.

A wrongful death case can arise from any type of fatal personal injury accident, such as:

Note that only certain individuals can pursue a wrongful death case. In Missouri, there are three authorized classes: the decedent’s spouse, children and parents (Class I); the decedent’s siblings and/or their siblings’ children (Class II); or plaintiff ad litem (Class III). In Illinois, wrongful death claims are authorized by the estate of the decedent, and the court appoints a family member to act as representative of the case.

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