Wrongful death is the legal term used to describe a death that takes place as a direct result of the action or lack of action of another person. A wrongful death action is brought to protect the surviving dependents of the victim by receiving compensation for the economic and non economic losses caused by the wrongful death.
The death of a loved one is never expected by any family. But when that death is caused by medical negligence, the family has the right to know what happened and be compensated for their loss. The first thing that we need to know when someone has died and medical malpractice is suspected is what was the cause of death. An autopsy is usually required in most cases to show the death was due to medical negligence.
When Dr. Fagel pursues a medical malpractice wrongful death claim, where someone has died as a result of negligence, he looks for evidence in the medical records which ties the doctors or nursing actions directly to the cause of death, based upon that autopsy report. The wrongful death claim must be able to prove that there was medical or hospital negligence and this negligence caused the death of the patient.
Who are the plaintiffs in a wrongful death case?
The plaintiffs of a wrongful death case are the heirs to the descendent. If the death involves a patient who was married, then the heirs are the spouse and any children. If the death involves a child, then the parents are the heirs. If the victim was not married, then the heirs would be the children, if the victim had any children, otherwise the victims' parents. If the victims' parents are not alive, then the heirs would be the victims' siblings. Sometimes determination of the proper heirs can be very complicated. Also, different states have different statute of limitations limiting the time available to file a wrongful death case.
If a member of your family was the victim of a wrongful death due to medical malpractice, you may have a cause to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. A highly experienced wrongful death attorney such as Dr. Bruce Fagel can help you get answers and help you be properly compensated for your loss. Dr. Fagel has successfully helped many victim's families who have lost family members due to wrongful death from medical malpractice.
The death of a loved one is never expected by any family. But when that death is caused by medical negligence, the family has the right to know what happened and be compensated for their loss. The first thing that we need to know when someone has died and medical malpractice is suspected is what was the cause of death. An autopsy is usually required in most cases to show the death was due to medical negligence.
When Dr. Fagel pursues a medical malpractice wrongful death claim, where someone has died as a result of negligence, he looks for evidence in the medical records which ties the doctors or nursing actions directly to the cause of death, based upon that autopsy report. The wrongful death claim must be able to prove that there was medical or hospital negligence and this negligence caused the death of the patient.
Who are the plaintiffs in a wrongful death case?
The plaintiffs of a wrongful death case are the heirs to the descendent. If the death involves a patient who was married, then the heirs are the spouse and any children. If the death involves a child, then the parents are the heirs. If the victim was not married, then the heirs would be the children, if the victim had any children, otherwise the victims' parents. If the victims' parents are not alive, then the heirs would be the victims' siblings. Sometimes determination of the proper heirs can be very complicated. Also, different states have different statute of limitations limiting the time available to file a wrongful death case.
If a member of your family was the victim of a wrongful death due to medical malpractice, you may have a cause to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. A highly experienced wrongful death attorney such as Dr. Bruce Fagel can help you get answers and help you be properly compensated for your loss. Dr. Fagel has successfully helped many victim's families who have lost family members due to wrongful death from medical malpractice.
