The loss of a loved one can be devastating to a family. The pain, grief, and sense of loss can be paralyzing. As lawyers who represent family members of wrongful death victims in Santa Ana, we know the consequences all too well. Pursuing justice and holding negligent parties accountable for their negligence can help families gain a sense of justice, as well as provide them with financial support to ease their financial stresses as they deal with their grief.
In California, the law considers a wrongful death as any death caused by the negligence of another person or entity.
A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit. It can be brought by the following:
If they can show they were financially dependent on the decedent, the following can also bring a wrongful death claim in California.
** A “putative marriage” is an apparently valid marriage, entered in good faith, on at least the part of one party, but is legally invalid due to a technicality. Because that person thought that he/she was legally married, he/she has the legal right to sue in California.
Common-law marriage is not recognized in California. So even if one has been living with the decedent for years as a spouse, he/she is barred from suing for his/her partner’s death.
Here are some examples of what families are entitled to sue for in wrongful death lawsuit:
The wrongful death lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of decedent’s death.
The loss of a loved one due to a sudden and unexpected death can cause an immense emotional and financial hardship on their loved ones. We are here to help you through the legal maze. Your focus is on the bereaved family and getting justice and compensation for your loss. Call the professional and experienced attorneys at Traut Firm.
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