Wrongful death cases arise when negligence or intentional acts cause fatal injuries, allowing surviving family members to seek compensation. Motor vehicle accidents causing fatalities represent the most common wrongful death claims. Medical malpractice resulting in patient deaths includes surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and medication mistakes. Workplace accidents causing employee deaths may support claims beyond workers’ compensation in certain circumstances. Criminal acts like assault or homicide create civil wrongful death claims separate from criminal prosecution. Nursing home neglect leading to resident deaths from falls, malnutrition, or medication errors. Product defects causing fatal injuries such as vehicle recalls or dangerous pharmaceuticals. Premises liability deaths from building collapses, fires, or inadequate security allowing violent crimes.