Wrongful Death
Other Jurisdictions
The determination of what wrongful death law applies in a case – or if a wrongful death statute applies at all -- can be extremely important and very complicated. One state’s statute may be more favorable to a claimant than another; a savvy defendant will urge the law more favorable to its bottom line must be applied – if any wrongful death statute is to be applied at all. Only certain individuals are allowed to pursue recoveries under wrongful death laws.
Wrongful death claims are civil lawsuits
Wrongful death claims are lawsuits that are filed against those who can be held legally liable for a death. Sometimes, they are included in a personal injury lawsuit; sometimes, they exist as separate lawsuits filed by loved ones who have suffered a tragic loss. On occasion, wrongful death cases proceed simultaneously with criminal cases, where the government is prosecuting an individual believed to be responsible for another’s death. (One of the most notorious examples of this type of overlapping case involves the trial of O.J. Simpson and the simultaneous wrongful death suits filed by the Brown and Goldman families.)
Wrongful death jurisdictions – the legal fight
The Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland law firm of Kenneth J. Allen & Associates has represented clients who were seeking justice under the wrongful death statutes of a wide variety of state laws. At times, the firm has had huge legal battles not only to determine which Wrongful Death Statute will apply in a case, but also regarding whether or not a loved one is legally entitled to receive a recovery under the law (determination of heirship, etc.)
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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed due to the wrongful acts of another, then you may have a legal claim for legal damages as well as the right for justice against the wrongdoer and you are welcomed to contact the Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland personal injury lawyers at Kenneth J. Allen & Associates to schedule a free initial legal consultation.