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Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. <\/span><\/p>\n

When the responsible party is a government agency or employee, the situation becomes even more complicated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people wonder: <\/span>Can you sue the government for a wrongful death? The answer is <\/span>yes<\/span><\/i>, but with specific procedures and limitations. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is devastating. When the responsible party is a government agency or employee, the situation becomes even more complicated. Many people wonder: Can you sue the government for a wrongful death? The answer is yes, but with specific procedures and limitations. 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