Can a family member other than a spouse or children, file a suit for medical malpractice?
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Can a family member other than a spouse or children, file a suit for medical malpractice?
Asked on March 1, 2013 under Malpractice Law, North Carolina
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I assume that you are reffering to a medical malpractice case that has resulted on a wrongful death claim. The fact is that in all states immediate family members of the deceased can file a wrongful death lawsuit; this includes spouses and children. Further, some states allow distant family members or legal dependants to file a wrongful death lawsuit; for example a grandparent can file.
For specific information, you can directly contact a personal injury attorney in your area.
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