This topic explores the critical legal distinctions that determine when a fatal incident—such as a car crash, industrial failure, or overdose—is classified as a compensable accident versus a criminal act of negligence, manslaughter, or murder. We examine concepts like ‘gross negligence,’ ‘wrongful act,’ and ‘actionable default’ under law (e.g., the Fatal Accidents Act), investigating the evidence required to prosecute a death as a crime.
