Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Lawyers in Southern California

People who have been injured because of the negligent acts of another person have a legal right to file a personal injury claim to recover compensation. Likewise, the surviving family members of a person who is killed because of the negligent acts of someone else have the right to file a wrongful death claim in the state of California.

However, not every injury or death warrants a personal injury or wrongful death claim, contact us today to see how we can help.

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Common Causes of Wrongful Death

If your loved one is killed because of the negligence of another person, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim. Wrongful death can occur in a number of different ways. One example is someone who is killed in a traffic accident caused by a drunk driver. In this case, the driver acted negligently by choosing to drive while intoxicated, so he may be held liable in a wrongful death claim. Some other common causes of wrongful death include:

Pedestrian accidents
Medical malpractice
Workplace accidents
Criminal acts
Car accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Truck accidents
Pedestrian accidents
Slip and falls
Medical malpractice
Dog bites
Construction accidents
Product liability
Train accidents

Our experienced team of attorneys can handle any type of wrongful death claim, even if it is not listed above. If you would like to discuss your case, contact Carpenter & Zuckerman today. We may be able to help you recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

What Are the Necessary Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim?

To get a better understanding of wrongful death law, it’s important to understand the concept of negligence. You must be able to prove that the defendant’s negligence caused your injuries. So what is negligence? It involves these four elements:

Duty: The defendant had an obligation to avoid injuring others or putting them in harm’s way. Every individual has some duty of care towards others. For example, drivers have a duty to make responsible choices so they do not injure other people on the road.
Breach: The defendant failed to fulfill this duty by acting carelessly.
Causation: The defendant’s failure to fulfill the duty caused your injuries.
Damages: You are able to prove that you were injured as a result of the defendant’s negligence.

At Carpenter & Zuckerman, we handle all types of wrongful death claims. If your loved one’s life has been cut short because of someone’s negligence, let us help you seek justice on his or her behalf.

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

In California, the only people who are able to file a wrongful death claim are the victim’s spouse, domestic partner, or children. In some cases, the victim’s parents or siblings would also be able to file a wrongful death claim as well. The claim must be filed within two years of the victim’s death, otherwise you may lose your right to take legal action against the defendant.

The surviving family members may be able to recover compensation from the defendant in a wrongful death claim. Compensation is never a guarantee—but it’s possible that you could be awarded damages for funeral expenses, lost income, loss of anticipated financial support, and emotional pain and suffering.

If you would like to file a personal injury or wrongful death claim, don’t hesitate to contact Carpenter & Zuckerman today to discuss your legal options with our experienced team of attorneys.

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