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The Rule Of Law: Wrongful death claims
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Miami Times
07-30-2002
No one wants to profit by the death of a loved one. When death of a loved
one has been caused by the negligence or intentional act of another,
though, the time has come to at least consider a wrongful death action
against the party or parties responsible. What is a wrongful death claim?
Put simply, it is an action for damages that is filed against a person or
persons, or business that caused the death of a person negligently or...
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