An unexpected death can be heartbreaking for the family of a loved one. If you are an immediate family member or life partner of a loved one who died under any of the following circumstances, you will want to consult a wrongful death attorney.  

Death from Injuries Sustained in a Fight

If your loved one was in an altercation and sustained injuries that led to death, you should consult a wrongful death attorney. Wrongful death is defined as a person dying as a result of another person's negligence or misconduct. Even in cases where both parties were involved in the altercation, if someone was hit so hard that their injuries resulted in death, this can be considered a wrongful death.

Death from Misdiagnosis

Unfortunately, getting misdiagnosed is becoming more common than taking incorrect medication or operating on the wrong part of the body. Any time a doctor or other healthcare professional has made an incorrect diagnosis and it results in death, this is a case where a wrongful death attorney should be consulted.

Death in an Automobile Accident

If your loved one died in an automobile accident and it was because of a defective part on the vehicle they were driving, this would be a situation that warrants consulting a wrongful death attorney. For instance, if the brakes were applied but they failed to work properly, resulting in death, this could be considered a wrongful death. Another scenario for wrongful death in an automobile accident would be if your loved one was a passenger and the driver of the vehicle was negligent or not obeying the traffic rules, or if another vehicle caused the accident.

Death from Alcohol Overdose

If your loved one was under the legal drinking age of 21 years old and they died as a result of consuming too much alcohol, you should consult a wrongful death attorney. There are different people in this type of situation that could be charged for your loved one's death. People who could be charged include:

• An older friend or relative who bought the alcohol for them
• The homeowners of the house where there was drinking
• The server or owner of the bar or liquor store who sold them the alcohol

When there is death of a loved one, it is good to know your rights and that you could possibly get compensation for your pain and suffering. If you think that your loved one died as a result of someone's negligence or misconduct, it is best to consult a wrongful death attorney. For more information, contact a firm such as Law Office Of Tammy Strohl PA.