In a few cases, the defendant died due to the accident before you had a chance to file a claim. Other times, the at-fault party might have passed away because of unrelated reasons. Regardless, some people have concerns about the future of their lawsuits. You can still pursue compensation against the other side, but you would negotiate with the wrongdoer’s estate. The deceased defendant would have a personal representative to help settle the case. The other party might not have enough in terms of assets. Nevertheless, the insurance company could still be liable to pay the awarded damages.