An esteemed Civil Attorney discusses wrongful death and survival actions in North Carolina.

• What are wrongful death and survival actions?

These are civil lawsuits that arise when the death of a loved one is caused by the negligence of someone else.

• What is the difference between wrongful death and survival action?

In a wrongful death suit, it is the decedent’s next of kin determined by statute that brings the lawsuit forward, usually this is a spouse, parent(s), or child(ren). In a survival action, it is the estate that brings the lawsuit.

Wrongful death and survival actions are complex and they arise at an extremely trying time, when people have just lost a loved one. If this has happened to you or someone you know, we’re here to help. Give us a call.