Family life is completely disrupted when a loved one is taken from them as a result of a wrongful death accident. A wrongful death is one that is caused by the negligence, misconduct or intentional act of someone else, and it can leave behind a gaping hole that a parent, spouse or child once filled, forever changing the family dynamic and leaving hearts shattered. Coping with a death is hard enough; when someone’s death is preventable, then it becomes especially difficult to deal with the fallout caused by the loved one’s sudden departure from this life. Families are left to deal not only with the loss of support and love that the decedent provided to them, but also with a loss of income that they depended upon for expenses. Surviving family members have the right to sue the at-fault party who caused a loved one’s death and collect a range of monetary damages. Wrongful death lawsuits are sometimes filed in conjunction with criminal cases, and even when a criminal case related to the death has went through the acquittal process. Contact our Glendale wrongful death attorney to find out more about wrongful death guidelines in California.
Wrongful death lawsuits may be filed by a representative of the deceased person’s estate, on behalf of the surviving family members and other affected parties. These can include:
Damages for wrongful death cases fall into two categories. These categories are defined by two varying time periods, and are as follows:
As soon as possible following the death of your loved one, reach out to our Glendale wrongful death attorney at Compass Law Group. Our expert and compassionate legal team can guide you through the process of filing a wrongful death claim, holding those responsible for your loss accountable. Schedule your free consultation now.
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