Wrongful death

Wrongful death is a death caused by wrongful act or from negligence of another person or entity.

All states have wrongful death laws and each state has differing statute of limitations. In West Virginia, a lawsuit for wrongful death must be filed within two years from the date of death.

Some examples of wrongful deaths would be:

• fatal mining accidents
• fatal motor vehicle accidents
• one child shoots/kills another child with his parent's gun
• deaths at schools/college campuses/malls/concerts because of lack of police action or lack of security or faulty construction or ignoring occupancy codes
• death by brutal date rape or fraternity/sorority initiation
• death while participating in school sports
• death by bullying
• death by unsafe prescription/over-the-counter drugs
• death unsafe toys/baby gear
• death by unsafe products like tires/airbags and flammable furniture/beds
• nursing home neglect
• developing sepsis or being subject to hospital error/malpractice
• death by exposure to asbestos or toxic chemicals in the workplace or residential clusters

The above list is just a sampling of wrongful deaths that can happen in West Virginia.

If your loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death in West Virginia, please contact the WVA lawyer, Barry Hill. Let's find out how he can help you during this difficult time by filing a claim for compensation for medical expenses and future support.