A California wrongful death lawyer would usually assist families in securing support from those at-fault for a loved one’s death. The lawyer would seek support to cover funeral costs, any leftover medical bills, and to help replace the income the deceased may have supported the family with.

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in California

A wrongful death claim is filed by surviving family members after a deadly accident. It’s directed at any individual or company that was negligent and contributed to the victim’s death. Those left behind seek justice and financial assistance, hopefully through a settlement check offered by the at-fault party’s insurer.

Nothing can bring back a precious life, and families should be allowed privacy and a chance to mourn a loved one. Unfortunately, they can also be hit with sudden expenses that arise in the wake of a death.

These are just a few of the factors that a wrongful death settlement should cover:

• The expense of a burial and service.
• The remaining costs of any emergency response and other leftover medical bills
• Support for the loss of companionship and guidance families will experience in the years ahead, especially during special life events like weddings.
• Help in completely replacing the monthly income the deceased may have contributed to support family members.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

In California, the spouse or partner of the victim and the adult children and grandchildren of the victim would get the first chance to file a wrongful death claim. This claim would usually be filed by one person on behalf of all family members eligible for support.

If an executor was named in the deceased’s will, this personal representative could handle the claim.

If there were no spouse or children, the victim’s parents or siblings might be next in line to file. It’s important to remember that a skilled California wrongful death lawyer can also represent the family and help them file a wrongful death claim effectively. The lawyer can work for the entire family or represent one individual involved.

Why California Families May Need a Lawyer’s Help After a Wrongful Death Accident

Those at fault for a tragic death, such as a careless driver or a negligent business, should be held fully responsible. But these parties will have insurance providers who will make it hard for families to find support. A corporation may also have corporate lawyers looking for loopholes to leave the family with nothing.

A California wrongful death lawyer protects the family’s rights and does their best to handle the wrongful death claim with as little disruption as possible.

These are just a few of the other benefits families will find when working with Maison Law:

• A lawyer fully investigates a deadly accident and backs the claim with powerful evidence showing who was to blame.
• A lawyer presents the facts when insurers try to blame an innocent victim for what happened.
• A lawyer examines the family’s needs to determine what they’ll require to recover and rebuild their lives.
• A lawyer files a claim on behalf of the family and demands whatever is necessary for the family’s future well-being.
• A lawyer handles the frustrating negotiation process and gets aggressive with insurers to make sure any settlement fully covers the family’s hardships.
• A lawyer is ready to file a lawsuit if an insurer refuses to accept full responsibility for the family’s well-being.

Fortunately, families usually don’t have to take the issue to court. Most insurance companies will raise settlement offers to satisfy the family, rather than go before a judge and jury. They want to avoid the cost of a trial and the bad publicity of putting a grieving family through even more frustration.

Contact a California Wrongful Death Attorney

Contact Maison Law for a free and confidential case evaluation for all family members after a wrongful death in California. Our lawyers offer compassionate care to those in mourning to ensure they don’t suffer the financial consequences of someone else’s mistake.

And families who need help securing support don’t need to have any money to hire a wrongful death lawyer. Maison Law doesn’t charge anything unless we win your case for your family. Then our fee is paid out of the settlement money that an insurance company is forced to provide.