Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is
defined as the death of a human being as the result of the
negligent, reckless, or intentional act of another person, and may
arise as the result of any kind of accident, including motor
vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle, trucking, or pedestrian accidents,
brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, medical malpractice, a
defective product, or construction accidents.
Husbands, wives,
domestic partners, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and
financially dependent children (formally adopted or not) can bring
wrongful death claims when negligence, recklessness, or intentional
misconduct has caused the death of a family member.
To succeed on a
wrongful death claim, the surviving family must establish four
elements:
1. Death of a person
2. Caused by the
negligence, recklessness, or intentional conduct of another
3. Surviving family
members are financially suffering because of the death
4. There is a
personal representative to bring the suit on behalf of the
decedent's estate
Assuming these four
elements are satisfied, surviving family members may be entitled to
compensation for both economic and non-economic losses, including:
Loss of Financial
Support to the surviving spouse or child for rent and housing,
transportation costs, educational expenses, health care and other
expenses a loved one would have provided, based on their expected
future earnings
Loss of Services for
the everyday contribution of your loved, such as for cleaning,
cooking, advice, training, and other contributions they would have
made to taking care of your home and family.
Loss of Society,
Comfort, Care and Companionship of your loved one, including for
lost affection, moral support and guidance, sexual enjoyment, and
other services for a surviving spouse.
Funeral and Burial Expenses
Other compensation
Some states also
allow surviving family members to be compensated for their personal
grief and suffering.
WHAT TO DO:
If your family has
experienced a wrongful death, no matter the cause:
Contact an
experienced and compassionate attorney.
The laws regarding
wrongful death cases are complex. It is vital that surviving family
members seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death attorney to
explain and protect your rights, as well as those of your loved one.
Slaughter
& Slaughter are experienced fatal accident lawyers who
understand the emotional difficulty you experience when dealing with
the death of a close family member, and can help ease your burden.
They are extremely sensitive to what you are going through and can
provide you with experienced guidance dedicated to helping you
recover.
Wrongful death
attorneys know compensation can never replace your lost loved one,
but it can bring you closure and help you pick up the pieces to move
forward with your life. Slaughter & Slaughter will accurately and
honestly evaluate your claim and strive to get the maximum
settlement or judgment to compensate you for your loss
The Law Offices of
Slaughter & Slaughter
4370 La Jolla Village Dr. 4th
San Diego, CA.92122
858.909.9090
There is no reason
to suffer alone from the effects of a wrongful death. We can help
you bring a claim and strive to get the compensation you and your
family will need for a lifetime of coping with this tragedy. Our
compassionate wrongful death lawyers want to see you achieve the
best resolution possible.
We serve clients
throughout Southern California, including Orange County, Los Angeles
County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and the communities
of La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, Encinitas,
Escondido, Pacific Beach, San Diego, Los Angeles, Chula Vista, and
surrounding areas.
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