If you intend to sue for wrongful death, you should always consult an experienced attorney first. Wrongful death laws differ from state to state, and you should be aware of any potential problems with your case before going to the time and effort of filing a wrongful death lawsuit. For instance, there are strict time limits under most state wrongful death laws. If you have exceeded those time limits, then your wrongful death lawsuit is likely to be dismissed by the court, and any chance of recovery will be barred. Likewise, if the death in question does not qualify as a wrongful death in some way, you should be aware of potential defenses that the allegedly responsible party will claim if you proceed with filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Furthermore, you must have realistic expectations of the type and extent of compensation that you may receive as a result of your wrongful death lawsuit. Some states have limitations on the types of compensation that you can receive through a wrongful death lawsuit. Plus, the facts of your case may have a direct effect on the amount of compensation that you can except to receive.