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The legal term, wrongful death, refers to a death caused by the negligence or the wrongful actions of another, and further states that the death entitles the deceased's survivors to financial compensation for their loss.

A common example of a wrongful death is one caused by an automobile accident. Other examples of wrongful deaths are a death due to medical malpractice or negligence, a death caused by a defective drug or defective consumer product, a construction site accident, a boating accident or a death as the result of criminal assault.

The survivors of the victim of a wrongful death are entitled to financial compensation for medical, funeral and burial expenses, the victim's pain and suffering prior to death, loss of financial support for the survivors, loss of future earning potential of the victim and the pain and suffering endured by the survivors due to their loss.

The laws governing wrongful death lawsuits are complex and the statute of limitations varies state to state. The Cochran Firm has a great deal of experience in the field of wrongful death lawsuits with highly skilled attorneys and experts ready to assist you in your efforts to gain justice for your loved one.

If someone you love has died because of the negligence or actions of another, please contact the Memphis, Tennessee office of The Cochran Firm today to discuss the course of action you need to take to ensure your legal rights are protected.

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