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1. WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUITS
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2. Settlements, compensation and hiring a wrongful
death lawyer
• A wrongful death lawsuit is filed on behalf of someone who died as a
result of another party’s negligence or wrongful actions.
• Only the executor of the decedent’s estate (usually a family member)
can file the wrongful death suit.
• Only designated “distributees” can receive compensation.

3. Settlements, compensation and hiring a wrongful
death lawyer (Contd…)
• Wrongful death lawsuit can be filed between one to three years after
the death, depending on the state In which the suit is filed.
• You should contact a wrongful death attorney in your state
immediately to determine your rights and learn about settlements
and court awards.

4. Causes of Wrongful Death

5. 1. Wrongful Death and Defective Drugs
• Over the years, various pharmaceutical companies have failed to notify
the FDA, physicians and consumers of dangerous defects in their drugs.
• Companies that knowingly hide serious side effects are liable for the
consequences.
• FDA approval doesn’t relieves a company of its responsibility to the
consumer, nor does it protect the company from liability.
• If the effects of defective drugs lead to premature and wrongful death, a
wrongful death suit may be filed.

6. 2. Wrongful Death and Defective Products
• A company’s failure to recognize a defect in one of its products, or to
report that defect to retailers and consumers is grounds for a lawsuit.
• Product liability lawsuits involves everything from car tires to
defective medical devices.
• These lawsuits have played a major role in removing defective
products from the shelves and out of the workplace.
• A product liability attorney can provide you with examples of
settlements and help determine your legal recourse.

7. 3. Medical Malpractice
• Thousands of medical mistakes and incorrect diagnoses occur each
year.
• Sometimes these mistakes and misdiagnoses lead to harm or injury.
• Cases of negligence or malpractice that lead to a patient’s death may
be grounds for a wrongful death suit.

8. 4. Toxic Exposure and Poisoning
• People working in petroleum and chemical industries are often
exposed to hazardous substances leading to devastating illnesses and
diseases.
• Respiratory disease, blindness, hearing loss, mesothelioma and other
types of cancer.
• Employers who knowingly expose their employees to toxic substances
without taking the proper precautions are guilty of negligence.
• Toxic exposure leading to death may be grounds for a wrongful death
lawsuit.

9. 5. Accidents and Injuries
• Defective vehicles and negligent driving behavior account for
thousands of accidents and injuries each year.
• When someone dies as a result of another party’s negligence, it may
be grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.

10. Common accidents leading to wrongful death
• Automobile accidents
• SUV accidents
• Van accidents
• ATV accidents
• Bus accidents
• Boating accidents
• Drowning

11. Compensation for wrongful death
• Medical expenses
• Hospital expenses
• Funeral costs
• Deceased’s pain and suffering prior to death

12. Compensation for family members
• Companionship
• Financial support
• Parental support
• Mental distress
• Emotional pain
• Loss of wages

13. Wrongful death lawyers
• You need to know your rights when faced with a wrongful death.
• Insurance adjusters work for liable party to reduce or eliminate your
compensation on technicalities.
• Only an experienced wrongful death attorney can assure you a just
and fair compensation.
• Generally these attorneys work on “NO WIN NO FEE” policy.

14. Contact Us:
Ganim Injury Lawyers
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Phone: (203)445-6542 or Fax: (203)377-7900
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