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Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Law and Lawsuits

2. What are my legal rights after an accident or injury?

In most states, the injured victim may bring a case for negligence and other legal claims, along with his or her spouse, who is entitled to compensation for the loss of support, services and other benefits that a married couple provides one another.

In wrongful death cases, most states provide that the decedent’s spouse and children, if any, are entitled to sue for damages. If there is no spouse, then a child (or guardian of a child) may sue, and if there is neither a spouse nor child, then the decedent’s parents are entitled to sue. After the parents, siblings are next in line under the law.


A catastrophic injury or the loss of a loved one is terrible and can be overwhelming, especially when the injury or death may have been caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another. We hope the preceding information will be of assistance. We encourage you to contact our attorneys for more answers to your specific questions without charge or obligation.
Again, for answers to more questions about personal injury law and lawsuits, please feel free to contact an attorney at Lieff Cabraser.
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