Complaint for Negligence and Wrongful Death
Overview of this form
The Complaint for Negligence and Wrongful Death is a legal document used to initiate a civil lawsuit. It alleges that a person's negligence led to another person's injury and subsequent death. This form specifically addresses cases involving personal injury due to unsafe conditions, such as faulty installations, distinguishing it from other personal injury complaints by including claims for wrongful death and potential punitive damages.
Key parts of this document
- Identification of the plaintiff and deceased, including their relationship.
- Details of the defendant, including the business entity and location of operation.
- Facts surrounding the incident, specifically the installation of the unsafe stairs.
- Claims for negligence, wrongful death, and punitive damages.
- Demand for relief, including actual damages and punitive damages.
When to use this document
This form should be used when a person has suffered serious injuries or death as a direct result of another party's negligence, particularly in cases involving unsafe property conditions. It is applicable in situations where the injured party or their family believes that improper construction or installation, such as faulty stairs, contributed to the incident.
Intended users of this form
- Individuals filing a claim for personal injury due to negligence.
- Family members of a deceased person who believe negligence caused their loved one's death.
- Estate administrators seeking to pursue a legal claim on behalf of the deceased.
How to prepare this document
- Identify the plaintiff and deceased, filling in their names and relevant details.
- Provide information about the defendant, including company name and address.
- Outline the facts of the case, detailing how the negligence occurred and its consequences.
- State your claims for negligence and wrongful death clearly, using appropriate legal terminology.
- Specify the relief you are seeking in terms of actual and punitive damages.
Is notarization required?
This form usually doesn’t need to be notarized. However, local laws or specific transactions may require it. Our online notarization service, powered by Notarize, lets you complete it remotely through a secure video session, available 24/7.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to accurately identify all parties involved in the case.
- Omitting critical details about the incident or the negligence.
- Not clearly stating the type of damages being sought.
- Incorrectly formatting the legal claims or failing to follow state-specific requirements.
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FAQ
The average wrongful death settlement ranges from $500,000 to over $1 million. A typical wrongful death settlement depends on the circumstances surrounding the case. Your settlement may be more or less than average.
Some wrongful death cases settle for ten's of million of dollars while others may settle for under a million.
Wrongful death happens when somebody is killed because of another person or entity's negligence or misconduct. Although there may be a criminal prosecution related to the fatality, a wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action that is separate and distinct from any criminal charges.
A wrongful death suit is frequently coupled with a California survival cause of action under CCP 377.30. Survival causes of actions are brought on behalf of the victim's estate to compensate for losses suffered by the victim (as opposed to the family) from the wrongful act.
A wrongful death claim is a special kind of lawsuit brought when someone dies as a result of the defendant's negligent or intentional act.Wrongful death claims are brought against a defendant who has caused someone's death, either through negligence or as a result of some intentional action.
What is a Wrongful Death Civil Case? A wrongful death claim is a civil suit for monetary damages. A civil suit is very different from criminal charges that a prosecutor or district attorney may file against the same defendant. Criminal charges typically result in some type of punishment, such as a fine or imprisonment.
A wrongful death claim must be filed by a representative on behalf of the survivors who suffer damage from the decedent's death (they are called the "real parties in interest"). The representative is usually the executor of the decedent's estate. The "real parties in interest" vary from state to state.
Wrongful Death Damages the medical treatment costs that the deceased victim incurred as a result of the injury prior to death. funeral and burial costs. loss of the deceased person's expected income. loss of any inheritance as a result of the death.