Have you recently lost a loved one? Do you suspect it is wrongful death? Well, depending on your relationship with your loved one, you might be eligible for some compensation. You need to work with the best attorneys in Indian Mills, California to file a wrongful death claim and get compensation for the loss of your loved one. Crockett Law Group should be your first choice for wrongful death claims in Indian Wells, California. Call us now and talk to our best wrongful death lawyers in California.
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How Is Wrongful Death Defined In California?
Just like other states, in California, wrongful death refers to one caused by the legal fault of another person in acts such as negligence, medical malpractice and intentional acts. Losing a loved one can be very traumatic. When you have lost a loved one because of the actions of another person, your grief will become worse by knowing that your loved one’s life was cut short by the actions of another person. Even worse, financial hardships resulting from the death of your loved one can make things more challenging. Thankfully, you can file a lawsuit against the person responsible for your loved one’s death and that’s where a wrongful death claim in California comes in. You need the services of our expert wrongful death lawyers at Crockett Law Group for the best results. We have worked on a lot of wrongful death cases in the past and are ready to start working on yours. Call us to get in touch with the best wrongful death attorneys for your case.What Are The Common Causes Of Wrongful Deaths?
These include:- Criminal actions such as intentional homicide
- Medical malpractice such as medication errors, surgical errors, medical injury, and misdiagnosis
- Defective products such as appliances, medical devices, drugs, vehicles, electronics. These will lead to product liability claims citing wrongful death.
- Faulty construction and engineering malpractice.
- Nursing home abuse or neglect
- Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
- Contaminated food and other sanitation issues in commercial kitchens
- Pedestrian accident fatalities
- Improper or illegal alcohol service such as a bartender serving alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person.
Who Is Qualified To File A Wrongful Death Claim In California?
You can file a wrongful death claim in California if you are the deceased’s;- Domestic partner or surviving spouse
- Children
- Grandchildren of the deceased children of the deceased
- Putative spouse (someone with good faith but mistaken belief to be in a lawful marriage with the deceased)
- Children of the putative spouse
- The stepchildren
- Parents
- Legal guardians (if the parents are deceased)
What Damages Can You Recover In A Wrongful Death Claim In California?
When you file a wrongful death claim in California, you can receive the following types of damages.Economic Damages
These are financial damages to restore the losses incurred upon the wrongful death of a loved one. They include:- Financial support the decedent would have contributed to your family. Any future support will be reduced to present cash value.
- Loss of benefits you would have received from the deceased.
- Funeral and burial expenses
- The reasonable value of the household value the deceased would have provided.
Non-Economic Damages
These are non-monetary benefits that you would have received from the deceased if they had lived. These include the following.- Loss of love, comfort, companionship, protection, care, affection, assistance, moral support and societal support from the deceased.
- Loss of intimacy
- Loss of guidance