Questions About Wrongful Death

Q. What is a wrongful death?

A. Whenever someone dies as the result of negligence, a defective product or a deliberate act, a wrongful death has occurred.

Q. What is the difference between a wrongful death and a murder?

A. Wrongful death is a civil claim in which a person, loved one or family member seeks to recover a judgment as compensation for the passing of a loved one. Murder is a criminal judgment which seeks to compensate loved ones by punishing the perpetrator through time in prison. In some cases, while proof beyond a reasonable doubt cannot be proven, civil liability can still be secured.

If a family member of yours has died financial compensation is problably the last thing on your mind. However, your deceased loved one may have wanted you to pursue a settlement and time is sensitive for these types of claims. To learn more visit our Renton Wrongful Death Lawyers.