What is a wrongful death?

A wrongful death occurs when someone dies as a result of the negligent act of another. When someone dies because of someone else’s fault, the family members of the person who was killed may be entitled to recover on behalf of their loved one for the claims their loved one or they personally may have for damages caused by the accident. A wrongful death case may be brought against an individual, a group of individuals, a business, an entity, or several different parties.