The legal definition of wrongful death is a death that is “caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default” of another person or entity.  The death can be the result of something as straightforward as an automobile accident, or as complex as a mechanical failure caused by an issue known to the manufacturer. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by family members or dependents of the deceased.  The right to file is first held by the surviving spouse, children, … [Read more...]