Losing a loved one is always a difficult and emotional experience. Such a loss is often magnified when caused by someone else’s negligence. At a time when family members and friends should be grieving, they instead are faced with securing their future without the person they love.

While no amount of money can replace your lost loved one, a wrongful death lawsuit can provide a sense of justice for your loss and help you secure financial relief. A skilled wrongful death attorney with experience navigating the complexities of gathering and presenting evidence in Los Angeles wrongful death cases can guide you through the process of pursuing a claim and hold responsible parties accountable.

What Is a Wrongful Death Claim?

A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit filed by the family (or specific loved ones) of an individual whose death was caused by another person’s or organization’s negligence, recklessness, and/or intentional misconduct. Only certain surviving family members can file, which includes

  • Spouses and domestic partners;
  • Children;
  • Parents; and
  • Other dependents (in certain situations).

Wrongful death cases stem from a variety of circumstances, from a drunk driving fatality to medical neglect resulting in someone’s death, with the following among the most common:

  • Vehicle accidents;
  • Dangerous products;
  • Workplace accidents;
  • Construction site accidents;
  • Dangerous property conditions;
  • Negligent road design;
  • Criminal acts; and
  • Medical malpractice (e.g., neglect, misdiagnosis, medication errors).

An experienced wrongful death attorney in LA can help you and your family determine whether your case matches the state’s classification of a wrongful death and help you gather and present evidence in court to prove it.

Types of Evidence to Help Prove a Wrongful Death Claim

Proving a wrongful death claim requires evidence that an individual’s death was not simply a tragic and unforeseeable accident but, instead, a preventable situation caused by another party’s negligence. Our legal team can help collect evidence that demonstrates the negligence of an at-fault party, your family’s expenses, and other damages, and how the cause of death relates to the negligence of another party. Evidence used in wrongful death cases may include:

  • Police or incident reports;
  • Witness statements and testimonies;
  • Medical records and death certificate;
  • Proof of negligence that shows duty of care, breach of duty, causation, and damages caused by an at-fault party; and
  • Medical and funeral bills, receipts, and/or other financial information (including income and/or insurance coverage limits).

Presenting the proper evidence in court to support a Los Angeles wrongful death claim can be an emotional experience for your family members, and lawyers have tools in a lawsuit to acquire many pieces of evidence—from subpoena power to taking depositions of key witnesses. Our dedicated legal team can ensure you have appropriate evidence to pursue your claim.

Consult with a Los Angeles Attorney to Present Evidence for Your Wrongful Death Case in Court

Presenting evidence in a Los Angeles wrongful death case is crucial to prove negligence and hold responsible parties accountable for their actions that resulted in the death of a loved one. However, the process is complex, and it is not a task you should face alone. Our determined and compassionate attorney can help you present the necessary evidence to support your claim and guide you through the legal process of pursuing justice and compensation.

While there is no way to regain the person you have lost, a successful wrongful death claim can reduce the financial burden and facilitate some closure. At Boren Law, we work on a contingency basis, which means you pay no legal fees unless we achieve a settlement or win at trial on your and your lost loved one’s behalf. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to learn how we can help you.