
When is a death a “wrongful death?” Simply put, a wrongful death is one which could have been prevented. Someone should have done something to prevent the events leading to the death of another or they did something that caused the death of another. Individuals or organizations may be held liable in a wrongful death lawsuit. A wrongful death can occur by omission or commission. A wrongful death can occur if safety regulations were not followed. Faulty equipment is commonly a culprit in wrongful death. Equipment failure at the time.