Marie L. Gibson v. Stonegate Senior Living LLC, et al.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma personal injury wrongful death nursing home negligence lawyers represented the Plaintiff.

This case was filed in the Canadian County District Court, CJ-23-00180, and was removed to federal court by Stonegate Senior Living LL.



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Oklahoma law defines a wrongful death as when someone's death is caused by another person's negligent, reckless, or intentional act. A wrongful death lawsuit can be filed by a close family member, surviving spouse, or personal representative of the deceased's estate.



Here are some key aspects of wrongful death law in Oklahoma:



Who can file



A personal representative of the deceased's estate can file a wrongful death claim.



What can be claimed



Damages can include medical expenses, funeral costs, loss of income, loss of benefits, grief, trauma, and emotional anguish.



When to file



The statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in Oklahoma is two years.

When a wrongful death claim can be filed



A wrongful death claim can be filed even if the other party was found innocent in a criminal case.



Who can be held liable



A physician can be held liable for the wrongful death of an unborn child, unless the parent or grandparent coerced the mother to abort the child.



Some examples of wrongful death cases include:



Car accidents

Motorcycle accidents

Truck accidents

Nursing home abuse and neglect

Dangerous drugs

Medical malpractice

Dog bites

Slip and falls

Defective medical device

Settled for an undisclosed sum and dismissed with prejudice.