Personal injury legal glossary
Plain-language explanations for terms you may hear while researching an injury claim. Definitions are general; state law and policy wording can change the answer for a particular case.
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Death claimsSurvival actionShow definition
A claim that may allow an estate or authorized person to pursue a cause of action the deceased person had. It differs from a wrongful death claim, and state law controls.
Death claimsWrongful deathShow definition
A civil claim arising from a death allegedly caused by another party’s wrongful conduct. State law determines who may bring it and what losses may be claimed.
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