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A defendant can only be held responsible for a wrongful death if it can be proved that the defendant's conduct was the cause of the death. It must be proved that the death would not have occurred without the defendant's act.
The time between the defendant's action and the death of the decedent is not a factor as long as it can be proved that the defendant's action was the cause of death. The exact circumstances of the fatal action or actions can influence the types of damages awarded in the case.
Comparative or contributory negligence
If it can be shown that the decedent was partially responsible for his death, then he may be found to have comparative or contributory negligence. Dependent upon the state in which the incident occurred, damages may be awarded based on the percentage of negligence imputed to the decedent; this may also influence who may file a wrongful death claim.
Also, if the decedent failed to seek appropriate medical care and that failure led to his death, there may be no grounds for a wrongful death claim or a reduction to an award.
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