How is Wrongful Death Defined in NC?
Any death feels tragic, but unfortunately, some deaths didn't need to happen because of neglect, a crime, or oversight. In North Carolina, if someone dies because of another person or entity's legal fault and wrongdoing -- regardless of its intentional or unintentional action -- the executor of the deceased's estate may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit for compensation. How is Wrongful Death Defined in NC? In North Carolina, the law defines wrongful death as caused "by a wrongful act, neglect, or default of another" person or entity. The actions that can be considered causing a wrongful death are similar to...
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