If a loved one dies as a result of another person or entity’s unlawful actions, you may bring a wrongful death claim against the liable party. To pursue damages, however, you need to understand how California wrongful death laws work, including who can bring a...




Wrongful Death
Quantifying someone’s contributions after a wrongful death
Some people die of natural causes, and others die because of the misconduct or mistakes of another party. Individuals and businesses can contribute to someone dying needlessly and preventably. California law includes provisions so that the surviving family members of...
What support can a wrongful death claim offer?
The unexpected loss of a loved one can throw your whole life into disarray, and you and your family may struggle to adjust to this loss. Not only do you have grief to contend with, but you also have to face changing relationships, strained household finances and other...
Who pays funeral costs in a wrongful death situation?
Family members have to make major adjustments when someone dies unexpectedly. If the death is the result of a car crash or a similar situation, then the surviving family members might hope to bring a wrongful death claim against the business or individual to blame for...
Plane crash spurs civil litigation
Aviation disasters tend to end badly for all aboard the aircraft involved. Such was certainly the case for one Fontana resident, 36, who was a passenger in a single-engine Mooney M20K that crashed shortly before 2 p.m. on March 13, 2020. The accident happened...
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?
When someone dies, they leave big gaps in the lives of their family members. An unexpected loss will result in grief and social disruptions for their loved ones. The whole family may need to make changes to take over someone's household responsibilities and...
How are wrongful death damages determined in California?
Losing a loved one is a devastating experience for anyone. Coping with the loss becomes more heart-wrenching when thinking about the impact of the loss on the deceased’s dependents. If you have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, you may file a wrongful...
How to gain compensation for loss of companionship
If you have lost a loved one to a tragic accident, you'll know that the financial suffering is only a drop in the ocean when compared to the vast emotional loss that you feel. You may wonder how you will ever live life in the same way without your loved one to enjoy...
DUI suspected in fatal Yorba Linda crash
A suspected drunk driver killed two people in a car crash in Yorba Linda on Sept. 23, according to the California Highway Patrol. The accident took place just west of Gypsum Canyon Road on the 91 Freeway. Local media outlets report that a 29-year-old man was driving a...
Families file wrongful death suit over deadly diving boat fire
Attorneys representing the families of four victims who died in a dive boat fire in Southern California in September have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the boat's owners. The tragedy claimed the lives of 34 people. According to the lawsuit, which was filed in...









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