Wrongful Death
Law Office of Igor A. Shapiro
We are proud to say our team has extensive experience in successfully representing clients with wrongful death claims. Please feel free to call or e-mail us with any questions. Get a free consultation today.
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What wrongful death means:
“Wrongful death” is the legal term for an unnatural death, resulting from an injury or incident that was caused by the bad conduct, wrongful acts or negligence of another person, or company. Most wrongful death claims arise from fatal motor vehicle or semi-truck crashes, some from defective products or designs, or from bad acts.
A wrongful death claim It doesn’t necessarily mean that there was any criminal action or intent to kill the victim (although in some cases, there may be separate criminal charges). Call us if you are unsure if your specific situation qualifies as wrongful death — my consultations are free.
Here is who can file a wrongful death claim:
Generally, the next-of-kin, or the closest family member to the deceased, are the one’s who file a lawsuit. In Washington State, the beneficiaries include a surviving spouse, parent, child, or sibling.
