This article was written to help the family of fatal accidents know that they might have an action for wrongful death. It is also a warning of the pit falls that exist with hiring a big firm to handle your wrongful death claim.

If a loved one dies due to the negligence or misconduct of another then you may be entitled to bring an action for wrongful death.

An action for wrongful death lies with the heirs of the deceased. Most states have a civil “wrongful death statute, which establishes the procedures for bringing wrongful death actions. Actions for personal injury, conscious pain and suffering, or expenses incurred prior to the decedent’s death can be brought by the personal representative of the deceased.