California Wrongful Death Law
California Wrongful Death Law governs a wrongful death that occurrs in California and thus, Los Angeles lawyers and Orange County attorneys are bound by that law. Death cases handled by the firm are those caused by a variety of Southern California accidents. Death claims are presented to the person to blame or the company or insurer representing them and litigated or settled. In some situations the firm works with local lawyers handling California wills, estates, probate and trusts where probate, tax or inheritance advice is necessary.
The term “wrongful death” includes the claims of husbands, wives, children, parents, brothers, sisters and financially dependent children [whether or not formally adopted] when negligence, reckless or intentional misconduct has caused the death of a family member. Wrongful death claims include every type of accidental death, no matter the specific cause.
All states authorize surviving family members to be compensated for both economic and non-economic losses, including loss of financial support, love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance and general society. Some states also allow surviving family members to be compensated for their personal grief and suffering. Who is entitled to sue and the damages that can be sought vary from state to state and are controlled by written statutes.
If a loved one or friend has suffered a wrongful death, you may be eligible to receive compensation under the law. Call us at toll-Free 888.562.2552 or contact us online for a FREE consultation.
Our Southern California Wrongful Death Attorney and Orange County Wrongful Death Teams are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.