What is ACCIDENTAL KILLING?

Any death that comes about from a lawful act that is done on the assumption that no harm will result. Involuntary manslaughter results from an unlawful act.

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Related Legal Terms
HOMICIDE ACCIDENTAL, ACCIDENTAL DEATH CLAUSE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH, MERCY KILLING, ACCIDENTAL DEATH BENEFIT, EXTERNAL VIOLENT AND ACCIDENTAL MEANS, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE, ACCIDENTAL CAUSE, ACCIDENTAL MEANS, MANSLAUGHTER


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