March 31, 2022 | Wrongful death

There are a wide variety of things that can result in a wrongful death. When a wrongful death does occur, it is important for survivors to seek compensation for the loss of their loved one.

A wrongful death lawyer can provide you and your loved ones with the support and guidance you need during this difficult time. Below we discuss some of the most common causes of wrongful death and how wrongful death affects survivors.

Common causes of wrongful death

1. Motor vehicle accidents

More than 38,000 people die every year as a result of motor vehicle accidents. This makes them the most common cause of wrongful deaths. Motor vehicle accidents can be the result of distracted driving, driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, poor weather or road conditions, aggressive driving or impaired driving. Accidents may also occur as a result of faulty parts such as defective breaks. In this case, the manufacturer may be held liable for the accident and resulting damages.

2. Medical malpractice

This is also a major cause of wrongful deaths. People entrust themselves to medical professionals for care. However, if the healthcare facility or health professionals do not provide an acceptable standard of care, it may result in a wrongful death. Wrongful deaths may occur as a result of misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, mistakes in prescriptions, failure to provide treatment or nursing home abuse amongst many other examples of medical malpractice.

3. Product liability

Manufacturers have the responsibility to ensure that the products they provide consumers are safe for the purpose they were designed for. The use of defective products can result in a wrongful death. Wrongful death due to product liability may be the result of defective design, manufacturing defects or the failure to warn customers of product defects.

4. Airplane accidents

Airplane accidents, just like motor vehicle accidents, are responsible for thousands of deaths every year. Wrongful deaths can be the result of operating aircrafts while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, equipment failure, defective parts or operator errors.

5. Workplace accidents

Hundreds of thousands of workers are injured in workplace incidents every year. These injuries range from minor to severe. There are times when workplace injuries result in the death of the worker. Workplace incidents that can result in the death of a worker include explosions, falls, burns, malfunctioning or faulty equipment, being struck by falling objects or exposure to toxic substances.

If you have suffered the tragedy of a wrongful death, please contact an attorney to get help with your case.

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