Saturday, August 28, 2010

Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim

By James Witherspoon
One of the most trying experiences in a person's life is to lose a loved one. It is utterly human to experience such pain. The loss can be a test of your courage. As a person who has experienced this traumatic event, acceptance can be a long and difficult. Overcoming the grief when we lose loved ones is especially difficult in the event that the death occurred by the fault of another party.


People struggle with the death of a loved one everyday. Disease, cancer, car accidents: the list goes on and on. In some of these cases, it is sad to learn that it could be preventable. This can make the death difficult to understand.

Types of Wrongful Death Malpractice
Wrongful death can happen in many ways, in many places. Some of the common types of accidents that can lead to wrongful death include:

* Car accidents
* Construction accidents
* Medical Malpractice
* Premises liability (such as slip and fall accidents)
* Product liability (such as product defects)
* Workplace accidents

Medical malpractice, for example, can put a patient in serious danger. A doctor's negligence and irresponsibility can lead to a patient's death. If you have lost someone you love due to medical malpractice, filing for a malpractice suit is an important step to take. If for no other reason, such grave mistakes should be punished. Medical negligence can also include pharmaceutical errors. Perhaps the prescription is plainly incorrect, or the mixtures of medications are overlooked. Incorrect procedures and misuse of medical equipment can also lead to an unfair death of a loved one.

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