When a loved one has suffered injuries that result in death due to the negligence or intentional malice of someone else, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. These situations call for the services of specially trained, experienced personal injury attorneys who understand this complex legal process. Peck & Peck Attorneys At Law, Hartford, CT's personal injury lawyers, are here to explain what makes these cases different, and how they can help.

One of the first steps is determining whether you can sue for the death of a family member. Most wrongful death suits involve medical malpractice, auto accidents, or acts in which the defendant intended to injure or kill someone else. However, any situation which would normally have resulted in a personal injury settlement can lead to a wrongful death lawsuit.

Also like other personal injury cases, you must prove that the defendant had a duty to ensure the care of your family member, and that negligence directly caused the injuries which resulted in your loved one's death.

Not everyone is eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Depending on the laws in your state, the lawsuit must either be initiated by an appointed representative of the estate of the deceased, or by a close family member. Your personal injury lawyer will explain whether or not you have the legal standing to sue in the courts of your home state.

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