Wrongful deaths and accidental deaths share many common characteristics. The key difference between the two lies in whether another party was negligent, creating dangerous and deadly circumstances in the process, or committed reckless actions that led to the accident that resulted in death. The causes of a wrongful death can vary widely, from a car accident involving a drunk driver to a lethal workplace accident. However, determining a wrongful death depends on whether your loved one would have been eligible to file a personal injury suit against the at-fault party had they survived their injuries.