The Details of a Wrongful Death Claim

After the death of a person, a person may file a wrongful death claim against the defendant. When someone close to you dies unexpectedly, a family member may be entitled to compensation under Oklahoma Wrongful Death Act. Grieving family members are compensated by a wrongful death claim, which allows them to recover damages that the deceased would have been entitled to had they lived. A wrongful death attorney can help you best in this regard.

The primary beneficiary of a wrongful death claim in Oklahoma City is typically the one to file it. Under the Act, primary plaintiffs include spouses, parents, and children. A wrongful death claim may be filed by a relative of the deceased who was financially dependent on the deceased and was related to the deceased person by blood or marriage in the absence of a spouse, parent, or child. Because these plaintiffs are secondary beneficiaries, they are only entitled to compensation if the primary beneficiary is not found to be at fault. For each death, only one wrongful death claim may be filed. There are strict time limits for bringing a wrongful death lawsuit after a death.

It is possible for a defendant to argue that the decedent was partially responsible for their death in a wrongful death case, and it is common. Wrongful death claims in Oklahoma may be barred from being pursued if the decedent is found to have contributed to their own death, as the state adheres to the doctrine of contributory negligence.

Rental-Scooter Crash Killed Reporter

A New York City reporter was killed in a scooter accident recently. Reporters were passengers on a scooter rented from the moped-sharing company Revel, according to a news source. According to reports, the driver swerved and both the driver and the reporter were thrown from the vehicle. The driver was slightly injured, but the reporter was declared dead at a nearby hospital, according to police.

The incident is still under investigation by the authorities. For the record, this was the first fatality associated with the Revel brand. There have been reports of riders breaking the company's safety rules, which include a requirement that riders wear helmets and that they avoid riding on the sidewalk or in bike lanes, as the scooters have become increasingly popular. Others have been hurt, including another Revel scooter rider who was injured in New York City the same day, even though the company may not have previously reported any deaths.

Call the West Law Firm

At Oklahoma City, our law firm is here to help you with experience wrongful death attorneys who can listen to your claim and guide you through the case properly. Contact us by scheduling an appointment with us.

** Disclaimer: The above article does not imply a relationship between attorney and client, nor is it legal advice.