Memphis Wrongful Death: Who Can File

Our attorneys often hear the question, "Who can file a Memphis wrongful death lawsuit?" If the victim is an adult, his or her spouse and children are eligible to pursue compensation. When a father or mother loses a child in an accident that could have been prevented, the parent also has a right to pursue compensation. In some situations, if the victim has no immediate relative, distant family members, and even the individual's estate may be included in a wrongful death lawsuit. In Tennessee, only one wrongful death lawsuit may be filed for a single accident, so if multiple lawsuits are filed, they will be consolidated.

Under the Tennessee wrongful death statute, a person includes a fetus that was viable at the time of injury. A fetus is considered viable if it has achieved a state of development where it could reasonably be expected to be capable of living outside the mother's uterus. If this is the case, the parents or a representative may file a wrongful death lawsuit for the loss of the infant's life.

After a wrongful death accident, an individual or family may receive compensation for funeral costs, medical bills, loss of companionship, loss of income or support, pain and suffering, and others. Tennessee is one of the few states that doesn't limit the amount of damages a victim can receive in a wrongful death lawsuit. For these reasons, hiring a quality law firm is absolutely essential to receiving the most compensation possible.

Morgan & Morgan has a proven track record of success in litigating wrongful death claims in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. To receive quality legal advice from experienced Memphis wrongful death lawyers, fill out the free consultation form on the right.