Southfield, MI personal injury attorney Johnny Hawkins talks about who can sue for wrongful death. He explains that, generally, in a wrongful death action, the right to bring a claim lies with the next of kin. Typically, this includes a spouse if the deceased was married, children if any exist, and, in the absence of a spouse or children, parents or siblings. These are the individuals who are generally entitled to pursue a legal action when a person dies as a direct result of a personal injury.