Birmingham, AL - Authorities said that two men, one from north Alabama and one from Florida, face manslaughter charges in fatal wreck occurred on Sunday, January 13, and death of a Birmingham man following an illegal street race in Pratt City.
A "wrongful death" claim is allowed when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company or entity. Generally speaking, a wrongful death is a death caused by another's negligence, recklessness, malpractice, or inaction.
"Wrongful death" means that someone else's actions wrongly caused the death of the person in question. Each state has its own laws regarding wrongful-death cases. The laws are similar, but you should contact an attorney to discuss the requirements of your state's laws.