Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Wrongful death occurs when a person loses their life due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of another person or entity. These cases allow surviving family members to seek justice and compensation for the loss of their loved one.
In California, wrongful death lawsuits are designed to provide financial relief to those who depended on the deceased, either economically or emotionally. Our wrongful death lawyers understand that no amount of money can replace a loved one, but compensation can help families face the financial difficulties that follow this tragedy.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
California Civil Code establishes who has the right to file a wrongful deathlawsuit:
Immediate Family
- • Surviving spouse
- • Registered domestic partner
- • Children of the deceased
- • Grandchildren (if children died)
Other Possible Claimants
- • Parents (if no spouse/children)
- • Dependent minor siblings
- • Anyone entitled to inherit
- • Documented financial dependents
Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases
Surviving family members may recover various types of damages in a wrongful deathlawsuit:
- Loss of Future Income
What the deceased would have earned during the rest of their working life
- Loss of Benefits
Health insurance, pensions, and other benefits the deceased provided
- Funeral Expenses
Reasonable funeral, burial or cremation costs
- Loss of Companionship
The value of the lost relationship, emotional support, guidance, and care
- Household Services
The value of services the deceased provided in the home
The Wrongful Death Legal Process
Our wrongful death lawyers handle every aspect of your case while you focus on your family:
- Complete investigation – We determine exactly what caused the death and who is responsible.
- Damage documentation – We calculate the total value of your financial and emotional losses.
- Insurance negotiations – We seek a fair settlement without the need for trial.
- Litigation if necessary – If there's no fair offer, we take your case before a jury.
- Compensation distribution – We ensure each beneficiary receives their fair share.
Why Choose Us for Your Wrongful Death Case
Compassionate Representation
We understand the pain you're going through. We treat each case with the sensitivity and respect your family deserves.
Proven Experience
Over 30 years handling complex wrongful death cases. We've recovered millions for families.
No Financial Risk
You pay nothing until we win. We work on contingency fees for all cases.
Bilingual Communication
We serve the Latino community fluently in Spanish. Complete communication without language barriers.