Criminal Defense

DWI, Traffic Violations, Criminal Investigations, White Collar Crime, Assault, Battery, Drug Charges, Domestic Violence, Drivers License Charges, Juvenile Charges

Family Law

Adoption, Caring for Elders, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Guardianship, Conservatorship, Child and Spousal Support, Asset and Debt Distribution

Estate Planning

Probate, Estate Administration, Wills, Living Wills, Elder Law, Living Trusts

Personal Injury

Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Libel, Slander, Assault and Battery, Other Injuries

Civil Litigation

Contracts, Commercial Matters, Fraud Claims, Invasion of Privacy, Sexual Harassment, Failure to Pay, Real Property

Wrongful Death

Wrongful death as a legal term is a death that has been caused by the fault of another person. For example, deaths caused by drunk driving, the manufacture of a defective or dangerous product, the construction of an unsound structure or building, or failing to diagnose a fatal disease may be considered under the law as "wrongful deaths".

Wrongful death lawsuits or claims are generally filed by family members or beneficiaries of the decedent. In some instances, these claims are filed in order to obtain monetary damages to cover the earnings the deceased person would have provided. Other damages that may be recovered include:

Expense associated with the death, e.g., medical and funeral.
Lost benefits, such as insurance, from the death
Loss of inheritance from an untimely death
Pain, suffering or mental anguish suffered by the survivor of the decedent
Loss of companionship, care or protection
Punitive damages, intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others

If you live in the Southern California area, and a loved one has suffered a wrongful death, you may be eligible to receive compensation under the law. Call us at (310) 649-7580 or contact us online for a FREE consultation