Can I file a wrongful death claim after a guilty plea? | NC

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Q: Can I file a wrongful death claim if the person who caused my spouse's death already pleaded guilty in the criminal case? A: Yes — a guilty plea in the criminal case usually does not stop a separate wrongful death claim. The civil case is separate, and it is usually filed by the personal representative of your spouse's estate, not by a family member individually unless that person has been…