Southern California Wrongful Death Attorneys
Considering a wrongful death lawsuit? California wrongful death law is complex and often confusing. Therefore, it’s important to arm yourself with an experienced wrongful death attorney before you pursue a claim related to the death of a family member. Bisnar | Chase, LLP has a strong track record with wrongful death claims and can help you evaluate and pursue your wrongful death lawsuit.
Usually, it’s only possible to recover damages for claims directly related to your life or property. However, wrongful death statutes allow the heirs of a decedent to pursue damages related to their relative’s death. The legal concept of wrongful death is relatively new; hence, each state has its own statutes and precedents for wrongful death claims.
In California, a decedent’s direct survivors (spouse, children, or grandchildren) are first in line for wrongful death damages. They share a single wrongful death claim under California law. In addition, putative or “common-law” spouses and children and minor household residents of the decedent may have claim to a decedent’s wrongful death damages.
Since wrongful death claims do not directly involve the claimant’s personal property or life, they are precluded from seeking damages related to lost wages, pain and suffering, and other claims usually associated with personal injury lawsuits. California wrongful death statutes generally allow descendants of the deceased party to seek compensation for loss of consortium or companionship with the decedent and the value of the decedent’s potential future financial and household contributions. In addition, the descendants of a deceased person may sometimes continue legal actions in which the decedent was involved before their death (“survival actions”).
Does your wrongful death lawsuit have a chance in court? How much compensation might you receive? An attorney from Bisnar | Chase can answer these questions and help you determine whether a wrongful death lawsuit is right for you. Bisnar | Chase has a strong track record with wrongful death suits and a broad knowledge of judges, venue, and expert witnesses. Wrongful death lawsuits can be complex, time-confusing, and stressful. However, the right wrongful death attorney can guide you through the process with confidence, clarity and skill.
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