What has to be proven in a wrongful death claim?

Your wrongful death lawyer must establish that the defendant owed your loved one a duty of care but failed to uphold that responsibility. They must show that negligence on the defendant’s part led to the accident and your loved one’s death.

Your lawyer can prove negligence by putting together a case showing how the defendant’s actions or failure to act caused your loved one’s death. Your lawyer may use police reports, eyewitness testimony, photos, videos, your loved one’s medical records, and other evidence to build the case.