Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents frequently result in wrongful deaths. These accidents can be caused by factors such as distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence, and reckless behavior.
Medical Malpractice: Healthcare providers can be held liable for wrongful death if their negligence results in a patient’s death. Common examples include misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and failure to provide timely and appropriate treatment.
Workplace Accidents: Fatal workplace accidents can occur in hazardous environments, such as construction sites, factories, and industrial settings. Common causes include falls, machinery accidents, exposure to toxic substances, and lack of proper safety measures.
Defective Products: Manufacturers, designers, and distributors can be held responsible for wrongful deaths caused by defective products. These include faulty machinery, dangerous drugs, automotive defects, and unsafe consumer goods.
Premises Liability: Property owners can be liable for wrongful deaths that occur due to unsafe conditions on their premises. This includes slip and fall accidents, inadequate security leading to assaults, and exposure to hazardous materials.
Criminal Acts: Wrongful deaths can also result from intentional acts of violence, such as homicide or assault. In these cases, the perpetrator can be held criminally and civilly liable.
Drowning and Boating Accidents: Drowning incidents and boating accidents often result from inadequate supervision, lack of safety equipment, operator inexperience, or alcohol use.
Understanding these common causes of wrongful death is crucial for identifying liable parties and pursuing justice for the deceased and their families. The Injury Group is dedicated to helping families navigate the complexities of wrongful death claims, ensuring they receive the compensation and closure they deserve.