People mistake Murder, Manslaughter, and ‘Wrongful Death’. The first two legal terms are strictly cases related to the Criminal Courts, whereas Wrongful Death is a Civil Case.

 

Now, this is how they differ: Manslaughter is when the plaintiff’s goal is to punish the defendant for their alleged act of the crime, hence becoming criminalized under the court of law. In a civil case involving Wrongful Death as the subject matter, the plaintiff is using the court to receive full compensation for the death of a person closely associated with them.

 

Murder​ is the intentional killing of a human being that is considered unlawful and that is committed with the intent to harm or kill the person or with reckless disregard of his life. 

 

This is where Gray Legal Group PLLC comes in to help you understand the differences between the terms. We know legal jargon can be a bit confusing at times, and lots of people end up settling for less than they should. Let our attorneys fight for you and get you every dollar you deserve! We’re well-seasoned to know the nuances of what goes on in this dogfight, so we want to give you the best shot!

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