Wrongful Death

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Can an Unmarried Partner File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

Some, but not all, unmarried partners may file for wrongful death in Long Beach, California. Specifically, a registered domestic partner and what is known as a “putative spouse” may file a wrongful death claim in California. Children born in or out of wedlock may file for wrongful death, and if they are minors, their surviving… read more

What Happens if the Deceased Was Partially at Fault in a Wrongful Death Case?

When a person dies in an accident in which someone else was negligent, it may be possible to recover compensation through a Long Beach wrongful death lawsuit. States have their laws governing how a case in which the deceased was partially to blame should be handled.  In some states, being held as little as 1%… read more

What Compensation is Available in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? 

The simplest answer to this question is that a plaintiff, usually a close family member, can recover all the compensation that would have been due to the victim had they survived. Additionally, they can claim compensation for the personal and financial losses they have suffered. Examples of Compensation To Be Claimed In a Wrongful Death… read more

The Difference Between a Wrongful Death and an Accidental Death

When a person loses their life due to an unexpected incident, family members and friends will most certainly have questions. One of those questions may be whether or not another individual was responsible for the incident. Wrongful death claims arise in a variety of ways throughout California, but not every untimely death is a wrongful… read more

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Wrongful death claims arise when a person loses their life due to the negligent actions or misconduct of another individual or entity. These claims arise in a wide variety of ways, and they can allow family members and the estate of the deceased to recover compensation for their loss. Here, we want to examine more… read more

Who has the Right to File a Wrongful Death Claim?

If somebody you love has lost their life due to the negligent actions of another person, business, or entity, you may be able to initiate A wrongful death claim. In some states around the country, a personal representative or executor of the deceased individual’s estate is the one who has to file the wrongful death… read more

When Does a Death Qualify for Wrongful Death?

When an individual loses their life due to the careless, negligent, or intentional actions of another person or entity in California, family members or the estate of the deceased should be able to recover compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit. However, it is important to understand when a death qualifies for a “wrongful death” lawsuit… read more

Four Elements of a Wrongful Death Case

Anytime a person loses their life due to the negligent or intentional actions of another individual or entity in California, a civil wrongful death claim could arise. Typically, family members or the estate of the deceased are responsible for filing wrongful death claims in civil court. However, plaintiffs are required to prove the negligence of… read more

Common Causes of Wrongful Death in California

Wrongful death claims arise in a variety of ways in the state of California. Anytime an individual loses their life due to the negligent or intentional actions of another individual or entity, the family members or estate of the deceased typically have the right to file a wrongful death claim in civil court with the… read more

How Do I Prove Wrongful Death in California?

If you have lost a loved one due to the careless or negligent actions of someone else, you may be entitled to compensation. Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience for anyone, and you should not have to do this alone. Proving a wrongful death case in California can be difficult, but an… read more