Compensation for Wrongful Death
First it's necessary to know what is wrongful death law?
When an individual is killed through the negligence of another, the term that is used in the legal arena is "wrongful death." Wrongful cases can be attributed to anything from reckless driving, negligently operating a vehicle, ignoring traffic laws, and many other reasons. As with personal injury cases, those who have been wronged (in the form of the decedent's family) have legal recourse to be compensated for their loss.
Since legal language is difficult to understand for everyone, so we take the time to explain complex laws and legal terms in plain language so that each client can make decisions based on facts, not supposition. Some conditions and exemptions can only be explained and understand through private consultation. Your Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawyer can give you answers of all your queries in an easy to understand language.
There are some complexities of Wrongful Death Laws in California
If you are the surviving spouse or children, or parents or siblings, or children of deceased siblings or grandparents or lineal descendants may file a claim. If these claimants do not exist, then the following relatives of the decedent can file wrongful death claims€"
Common law, or putative spouse, Children of the putative spouse or Stepchildren
Someone who was financially dependent on the decedent would receive damages before others.
If the decedent is a minor then the chain of people eligible to receive damages is different. Our lawyer also tells you about this condition clearly and guide you in a very professional yet comprehend way
These damages include the following:
€Financial support the decedent would have provided
€The value of future household services the decedent would have provided
€The loss of love, support, comfort, companionship, affection and consortium (spouse only)