Crucial Evidence to Prove Wrongful Death Claims
To prove wrongful death claims, attorneys might require different types of evidence: medical records, police reports, death certificate, and more.
Wrongful death caused by the negligence of another person often involves all types of fatal accidents from simple car accidents to complicated medical malpractice or product liability
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cases. A person who is held liable for a death can be sued through a wrongful death claim, by a surviving spouse, immediate family members, children, or parents of a deceased fetus. Wrongful death attorneys collect evidence to make compelling arguments in support of the claim. Medical records are crucial evidence, which can be summarized with the support of medical review services. Common causes of wrongful death are - product liability accidents, occupational hazards or exposure to toxic substances, birth injuries, medical malpractice, motorcycle/ commercial truck/ automobile accidents, plane crash, premises accidents, abuse or neglect at assisted living facilities or nursing homes, criminal actions such as stabbings, shootings, or other violence. Important evidence that attorneys collect for a wrongful death claim include – •
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Medical records - confirm that the injuries are connected to the negligent party’s actions - highlight hospitalizations and medical expenses Death certificate - clearly mentions the actual cause of death - verified by the coroner Police and autopsy reports - indicate whether medical error was the cause of death - toxicology report will prove medication errors Witness statements - interviews of witnesses can prove the claim Pay stubs and tax returns - help calculate the value of the wrongful death claim - determine lost wages, financial loss and other damages - highlight medical expenses related to the final illness or condition
Wrongful death lawsuits mostly seek compensation for the survivors’ loss, such as lost wages from the deceased, lost companionship, and funeral expenses. Key legal elements that the plaintiff side try to prove are –the defendant owed the deceased a duty of care, the duty of care was breached, the breached duty of care resulted in the victim’s death or harm, and the resulting death or harm caused the damages mentioned in the claim.Proper medical record analysis is important to evaluate the details in these records and find key information that can support the lawsuit.
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