Thread: Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Losing a family member is definitely one of the most painful experiences that everyone will go through eventually. One of the things that make it harder for some survivors to move on is the fact that an act of negligence has led to the death of their loved ones which will have permanent effects on their lives. Some of the personal injury cases that can lead to wrongful death include:

1. Medical malpractice. It is not unusual for a person, especially, for someone who has a serious injury or illness, to die while under the care of medical professionals. However, there are instances when these deaths were caused by the negligence of care providers who took an oath to practice medicine ethically.
   
2. Workplace accidents. Employers and company owners must make sure that their workers are provided with appropriate equipments which should minimize the risk of incurring injuries and illnesses at work. The common causes of wrongful death of a working employee include fire and explosion, slip and fall, electrocution, and overexposure to hazardous chemicals.
   
3. Defective products. Unfortunately, some of the consumer products that should help us with our activities can malfunction and can cause a fatal accident. These products range from pharmaceuticals to complex machineries and automobiles. The manufacturers and distributors of these products are responsible for any defect that will harm its consumers.
   
4. Vehicular accidents. Mishaps involving motor vehicles are the common cause of accidental deaths nationwide. A lawyer should determine the liable party as it can be a motorist, the manufacturer of the defective vehicle, or the government responsible for the road or fixture that has caused the accident.

thanks for such a woderful post got many things to learn

You have "generally" covered all the basics and I commend you. However, it might help to mention that there are exceptions and statutory considerations. That is, nothing is written in stone when it comes to LAW. OTHERWISE, GOOD JOB!

Vincent Haller Smith, JD CEO
East Coast Loss Control, LLC