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When death takes your loved one, it can leave a hole in your entire family. This is made even worse if the life of your loved one is lost suddenly or due to the actions of another. If this is a situation with which your family is dealing, our experienced wrongful death attorney at Boren Law is available to help you seek compensation for your loss. Reach out to our team today to learn more about Los Angeles wrongful death settlements.
California makes it simple when it comes to deciding who can file a wrongful death claim. Those who file a claim must be able to say they experienced an economic loss due to their loved one’s death. As shown in the California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60-377.62, some claimants may include:
Other minors who have resided with the deceased for at least 180 days prior to the accident and depended on the deceased for at least half of their support costs may also be listed in a Los Angeles wrongful death claim and receive a settlement.
Often, wrongful death lawsuits must be filed within two years of the victim’s death, but this time limit can be as short as six (6) months if a public or governmental entity caused or contributed to the victim’s death. However, to ensure the claim is successful, time is of the essence, and it is beneficial to file your claim as soon as possible.
Los Angeles wrongful death compensation is designed to cover both economic and non-economic damages. Though no amount of money can truly bring your family comfort for the loss of a loved one, a wrongful death settlement is intended to lessen your burden from the loss. Compensation can be sought for:
Compensation for the loss of consortium, companionship, moral support, training, and/or guidance is also available to those left behind by the deceased. Generally, there is not a cap placed on wrongful death claims. This means your family may receive compensation for a variety of different losses. The more financially dependent your family was on your deceased loved one, the more compensation you can receive.
Punitive damages may also be imposed on the defendant if the death was a result of homicide. This is designed to further punish them for the harm he or she caused. Punitive damages are then awarded to the victim, in this case, the deceased. Alongside a wrongful death settlement, survival action claims allow the estate of the deceased to file a claim for the pain and suffering sustained by the victim before they succumbed to their injuries.
The sudden loss of a loved one can cause immense suffering for those left behind. At Boren Law, we want you to know that if a wrongful death has impacted your family, our compassionate legal team is here to help you seek compensation.
Please feel free to contact us to ask for more information about Los Angeles wrongful death settlements. We will take care of the rest and support you through the entire process with contingency services, meaning you do not pay until we successfully reach a verdict or settlement on your behalf.