Typically, yes, assuming that person has appropriate insurance. It really comes down to the details of the wrongful death. In most cases, one of two types of insurance is involved in a wrongful death claim: Car insurance provides coverage for wrongful death when the at-fault individual was operating their automobile. Homeowner’s or renter’s insurance provides coverage for wrongful death when the at-fault person is involved in any other activity. This includes recreational vehicles like boats and ATVs, as well as other causes of death like dog attacks. Exceptions To The Rule: A major exception to consider is wrongful death at work. This can happen due to an employer’s or a coworker’s negligence. If this is the case, then there is no wrongful death claim to be filed. Instead, the family or worker is entitled to dependency benefits within the state’s workers’ compensation system. If these circumstances are familiar to you, be sure to contact our St. Paul wrongful death attorneys. Our attorneys will be able to provide a professional opinion about your options to pursue a wrongful death claim. Often in these circumstances, the person who is thought to be a coworker is really an employee of a different company who may have been working at the same jobsite. In that case, there may be a claim against the other employee and their employer.