Losing a family member because of someone else’s negligence is devastating.
Families are often left dealing with grief while also trying to understand medical bills, funeral expenses, lost income, and legal responsibilities.
Mississippi law provides a wrongful death cause of action when a person’s death results from a wrongful or negligent act that would have supported a personal injury claim had the person survived.
Who May Be Entitled to Recover?
Mississippi’s wrongful death statute identifies specific family members and interested parties who may have rights in a wrongful death action. Depending on the circumstances, this can include a spouse, children, parents, siblings, or the personal representative.
Because multiple family members can have interests in the same claim, these cases can become complicated quickly.
What Can a Wrongful Death Claim Address?
Depending on the circumstances, damages can include losses associated with the deceased person’s medical care, funeral expenses, property damage, and other legally recoverable damages.
A family may also have claims relating to the economic and personal losses caused by the death.
Common Causes of Wrongful Death
Wrongful death claims may arise from:
- Car accidents
- Truck crashes
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian collisions
- Dangerous property
- Defective products
- Boating accidents
- Other negligent conduct
Families Should Preserve Evidence
After a fatal accident, important evidence can disappear quickly.
Families should preserve photographs, accident reports, medical records, insurance information, employment information, and other documentation.
You Do Not Have to Handle Everything Alone
A wrongful death case involves both legal and emotional challenges.
At Timbs Injury Law, the goal is to handle the legal side of the case while giving the family space to grieve.
Mississippi wrongful death law can be complicated, especially when multiple beneficiaries or an estate are involved.
If your family has lost someone because of another person’s negligence, a Jackson wrongful death attorney can explain the process and help determine what legal options are available.