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Wrongful Death

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I am sorry for your loss. When a loved one's death was caused by another party's negligence or wrongdoing, you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit and receive the closure and financial compensation to which you and your family are entitled.

By definition, a wrongful death is when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another party. Those who were dependent on, or a beneficiary of, may be entitled to monetary damages. Factors that courts consider when determining the amount of compensation one may receive include:

• The amount of money earned by the deceased
  
• Loss of companionship
  
• The savings of the deceased
  
• The degree to which survivors were financially dependent on the deceased
  
• Expenses incurred by survivors for medical and funeral costs
  

While no amount of financial payment can ever compensate for the loss of a loved one, being financially secure in your future and the comfort of responsible parties being brought to justice can provide a sense of closure and security to survivors.

The laws involved in wrongful death lawsuits are complicated in California. During your grieving period, consideration of a wrongful death lawsuit may not seem urgent-however, wrongful death cases must be filed within a specific time period or you risk losing your right to financial compensation. I can guide you through the process and help you to receive the monetary damages you are entitled to.