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Wrongful Death Lawsuits in Ohio

Submitted by Andrew Tobergte on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 20:07
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In the unfortunate circumstance that a loved one passes because of the fault of another, an action for "wrongful death" may result.

Revised Code 2125 covers wrongful death actions in Ohio. According to this law, when the death of a person in Ohio is caused by the negligence of another, the negligent party is liable to an action for damages.

If the negligent act occurs outside the state of Ohio, a wrongful death action may still proceed in the state of Ohio.

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Cincinnati Wrongful Death / Fatal Car Crash Basics

Submitted by Andrew Tobergte on Sun, 11/08/2009 - 11:20
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In Ohio, generally speaking, a “wrongful death” is a death caused by the wrongful act or negligence of another. The wrongful act or negligence provides the basis of liability in a civil lawsuit for damages. The act may be either intentional or unintentional. An example of a wrongful death is where someone negligently causes the death of another in a fatal car accident.
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