What is required to bring a case for wrongful death in a cruise ship accident?

In California, an individual or organization may bring a case for wrongful death in a cruise ship accident as long as they meet certain criteria. In order to bring a case, the person bringing the case must prove two elements: 1) that the defendant (in this case, the cruise line) was negligent in causing the death, and 2) that the specific negligence of the defendant caused the death. In addition, the individual or organization bringing the case must be able to show that they have a proper claim to damages. This is usually established by being a family member of the deceased, or an individual or organization appointed by the court as a representative of the deceased’s estate. The individual or organization must be able to compile evidence of the negligence of the cruise line. This usually involves obtaining witness statements, analyzing the cruise line’s safety records, conducting investigations, and collecting medical records, among other things. Finally, damages must be able to be established. Damages may include medical and funeral expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other tangible and intangible losses. Thus, to bring a case for wrongful death in a cruise ship accident in California, an individual or organization must be able to meet the two elements of negligence, prove they have proper claim to damages, compile evidence of the cruise line’s negligence, and establish damages.

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