The responsible party is all reliant upon the scenario. For instance, in the airline example mentioned above, the company is responsible because they did not prevent an accident. Say, two planes colliding mid-air or on the runway. Suing the company is an option not only for the pilot’s family but for the entire crew and passenger connections as well. In the case of the famous O.J. Simpson murder trial, Simpson was the sole responsible party. There’s no company above Simpson’s head or that led the way for the murders to take place. In the case of malpractice, both the company and the individual are responsible. The hospital holds blame for keeping ineffective or unsavory employees in staff. And the employees that directly caused the death are also responsible. Cases vary in focus and spectrum, and that’s why it’s important to speak to a lawyer to know the full severity of the wrongful death case.