If you lose a loved one due to a hospital’s poor care, you have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Under California Code §377.60, state law entitles heirs, dependents, and estate representatives to pursue compensation for wrongful deaths. A successful wrongful death claim eases your burden at a difficult time. As you struggle […]
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$450,000 in Emotional Damages in Wrongful Death Settlement
This tragic story illustrates that after a wrongful death, a family can obtain a high-value settlement that is comprised entirely of emotional damages. The medical bills can be negotiated away and the family takes the settlement for their tremendous suffering. Of course, compensation usually comes after a long period of almost unthinkable grief and loss. […]
Top 5 Causes of LA Traffic Accident Deaths
Imagine having a whole year with zero traffic deaths in the entire city of Los Angeles. Sounds wonderful, right? That’s the ambitious goal of the city’s Vision Zero project, which aims to reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2025. Currently, LA has about 200 road deaths per year, so reaching a level of zero will […]
Who Can I File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against?
After losing a loved one, you may be wondering whether you can file a wrongful death lawsuit against someone you feel is responsible for their death. In California, any person or company whose negligence causes a person’s death can be found liable. Let’s take a closer look at what this might mean for your situation. […]
How Does a Survival Action Differ From a Wrongful Death Case?
After the tragic death of a loved one, it’s time to explore your legal options. If someone negligently caused your loved one’s death, you may have a case for legal action. In this situation, many people wonder how a survival action differs from a wrongful death case. Let’s take a closer look at each option […]
How Long Does a Typical Wrongful Death Case Take?
When you’ve already suffered the loss of a loved one, starting a wrongful death claim may seem a bit intimidating. You may be wondering how long the process will last and whether it will bring you more anguish. So let’s look at how long most wrongful death cases take and what you can expect if […]
What Role Does a Wrongful Death Attorney Play in my Case?
When a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence, it’s time to consider whether you have a wrongful death case. Although it’s difficult to contemplate taking legal action during a period of mourning, this is exactly why you need a wrongful death attorney. Here’s a closer look at the role a wrongful death attorney […]
How Long Do I Have to File a Wrongful Death Case?
Losing a loved one is almost unimaginably difficult. It shakes up your entire life, especially if you’ve lost your spouse or someone who helps run your household. But even as you’re coping with this loss, legal issues arise that need immediate attention. One of those issues is whether your loved one’s death was wrongful in […]
What Type of Compensation Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Case?
Many people don’t realize that a wrongful death action is quite different from a personal injury case. It’s not a claim on behalf of the deceased family member (like a survival action is). It’s a claim for yourself. This means you’ll have to prove your losses and show you’re entitled to compensation under the law. […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Anyone who has experienced the death of a close loved one due to someone else’s negligence has felt a particular kind of sorrow. Your grief is mixed with anger at a negligent person, not to mention plenty of confusion and worry about the future. What if you suddenly lost your spouse or domestic partner? What […]