WRONGFUL DEATH
A wrongful
death claim can arise in a number of different instances, many not
readily recognized as a circumstance giving rise to such a claim.
Wrongful death may arise from nursing home negligence, an automobile
accident, an accident in a hospital, from defective machinery or medication,
a pharmacy error or as simply an unintentional consequence of the
actions of another.
Because these cases are typically more difficult than other cases,
a potential wrongful death claimant should make sure to find an attorney
who is knowledgeable and experienced in the special rules regarding
the procedures involved in making a claim of this nature and the damages
that potentially can be recovered.
It is important to understand that there is no independent liability
against someone whose action or inaction may have contributed to the
death of a human being. Wrongful death is a type of damage that may
accrue to an individual or group of individuals, generally relatives
and spouses of the decedent, because of the actions of another. In
order to recover for a potential wrongful death, the claimant(s) must
still establish the defendant has breached a duty and thereby created
an actionable tort to which liability for a person's death may attach.
Since a claim for wrongful death is generally more complex than other
claims, and the claimants and damages in Oklahoma are defined as a
matter of law, it is even more important to obtain the services of
a law firm knowledgeable and experienced with this type of claim.
Call Strong, Martin & Associates now at 1-866-859-7500 (national toll free line) or 405-604-7500 (Oklahoma City), if you have any questions on this unique legal claim.
We are here to serve you by offering free consultations and prompt, courteous service.