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The term "wrongful death" is a legal term used to describe the death of an individual caused by the negligence or misconduct of another, and that the death entitles the survivors and beneficiaries to financial compensation for their loss.

The legal justice system allows the assessment of monetary damages in the case of a wrongful death as a means of holding the responsible party accountable for the wrongful death of another.

Some common examples of a wrongful death are a death caused by a motor vehicle accident, a death as the result of medical malpractice, the use of a defective product or a death caused by a criminal assault.

The survivors of the victim of a wrongful death are entitled to financial compensation for the medical, funeral and burial expenses of the deceased, payment for the pain and suffering of the deceased prior to death, loss of financial support for the survivors and loss of future earning potential of the deceased as well as the pain and suffering of the survivors due to the death of their loved one.

If you have lost someone you love because of the negligence or misconduct of another, please contact the Minneapolis, Minnesota office of The Cochran Firm today to schedule a private consultation with the experienced wrongful death attorneys there to discuss what course of action you should take to make sure your legal rights are protected.

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