What Happens to a Wrongful Death Claim if the Person Dies? | NC

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Q: What happens to a wrongful death claim if the injured person dies before the claim is resolved? A: It usually does not disappear. If the same wrongful conduct caused the death, the case is generally carried forward by the personal representative of the deceased person's estate as a wrongful death claim. That claim is pursued for the benefit of the legally entitled beneficiaries, not handled…