If a person dies as a consequence of another person’s negligence or misconduct, the surviving family members of the deceased have cause to file a “wrongful death” lawsuit. Civil suits of this type often take place after a criminal trial, using similar evidence to gain a verdict that requires a lower “standard of proof.” That is, while the prosecution of a criminal case requires that guilt be established “beyond a reasonable doubt,” the plaintiff in a civil case need only prove that the defendant was responsible “by a preponderance of the evidence.” Financial injury is the primary measure of damages in a wrongful death action, encompassing loss of support and services, lost prospect of inheritance, and medical and funeral expenses.

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