Essentially, anything that causes the death of someone due to the reckless, negligent actions of another is considered a wrongful death. In some instances these may even be punished by criminal law, then followed up by a wrongful death case. Some examples of common wrongful death causes include:
Auto accidents caused by the recklessness of another
Construction site deaths due to unsafe work environments
Deaths caused by defective products
Deaths caused through medical negligence
Deaths due to violent actions
Deaths due to automobile defects or shoddy craftsmanship
Deaths due to property owners not maintaining high standards of safety
No matter the specific cause of death, if your loved one would still be alive today if not for the reckless or negligent actions of someone else, there is a very good chance that you have the right to seek compensation.