
Wrongful Death vs Survival Action: What’s the Difference?
Author: Shelby Benavidez Contributing Attorney: Casey Kelly, legal director TL;DR When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the legal process can seem daunting before it even begins. You may hear terms like wrongful death lawsuit and survival action used interchangeably. They do sound similar; they often stem from the same tragedy, and in many cases, they’re filed


