A wrongful death claim cannot be brought by everyone who is grieving. California limits it to close surviving family and to relatives who would inherit under state law, so a wrongful death attorney’s first conversation with a family is often about which of them the law actually recognizes.
Almost any death caused by negligence can support a claim, from traffic and premises accidents to defective products, toxic exposure, medical malpractice and police brutality. Filing one holds the at-fault party accountable and secures compensation that can be what keeps a family going afterwards.
We Handle All Kinds of Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death claims may be filed by close surviving family members such as spouses, children, and grandchildren, as well as by other relatives who would be in line to inherit the deceased person’s property under California law. Just about any death resulting from negligence can justify a claim. Common scenarios include:
- Traffic accidents
- Premises accidents
- Drowning accidents
- Defective products
- Toxic exposure
- Medical malpractice
- Police brutality
At The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates, we understand the law as it pertains to these different types of causes of wrongful death. We know where to look for vital evidence as well as when to bring in various types of expert witnesses. You can trust us to build the strongest possible argument as to who is liable for your loved one’s death, so that you and your family may secure justice and compensation.
We Will Fight to Maximize Your Compensation
Quantifying damages in a wrongful death case can be a delicate matter. Many of the damages are non-economic, requiring us to make difficult judgment calls regarding the worth of your loved one’s affection, companionship and support. While in reality these things are priceless, the law requires us to put a value on them drawing on various factors like the plaintiff’s relationship to the deceased person, the deceased person’s age, and the size of settlements and awards in similar wrongful death cases.
You can rely on The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates to work hard to ensure you receive full and fair compensation for all applicable wrongful death damages, which may include:
- Medical bills related to the incident that caused the death
- Funeral and burial expenses
- Loss of earnings or financial support your loved one would have provided
- Loss of household services your loved one would have performed
- Loss of consortium (for spouses)
- Loss of care, comfort, support, guidance, etc.
Get Caring, Compassionate, and Affordable Representation Now
The Law Offices of Alejo Lugo & Associates is a fully bilingual law office willing to visit you in your home and discuss your loved one’s wrongful death case in English or Spanish at no charge to you. If you have a valid claim and you would like us to represent you, you can hire us as your wrongful death lawyer at no upfront cost. We will not ask for a penny until after we have won your case. Call (800) 497-0018 now to learn more.