A wrongful death can be the basis for a civil action for damages on behalf of the dead person's family or heirs. It is a claim against a person who can be held liable for the death. The lawsuit can be filed by the immediate family members of the victim. Wrongful deaths can occur as a result of:
• Medical malpractice.
• Neglect or abuse on the part of a nursing home.
• Criminal behavior.
• Automobile, bus, train airplane or other common carrier accident.
• Occupational exposure to hazardous conditions or substances (exposure to asbestos, etc.).
• Death during a supervised activity (sports tournament, field trip, etc.).
While fatal auto accidents, fatal drunk driving accidents, occupational diseases and workplace accidents are the common causes of wrongful deaths, there are other accidents which can also result in wrongful death. These include death caused by accidents while using public transportation like busses, trains and air planes. A person who operates a common carrier of passengers and by his negligence causes the death of a passenger, or operates a common carrier of passengers and by his willful, wanton or reckless act causes the death of a passenger can be held liable for wrongful death of the passenger. Utility companies have to follow safety regulations to prevent accidents. Sometimes, negligence on the part of the utility company can result in death of consumer or a third party.
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