Wrongful Death
What Is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful Death occurs when you, or someone you know, is killed because of a healthcare practitionerβs negligence or misconduct – whether intentional or not.
It is different from medical malpractice in that medical malpractice occurs when your healthcare provider is negligent, and you are harmed but your injury isnβt fatal. Wrongful death, on the other hand, occurs when you, or someone you know, dies as a direct result of medical negligence.