A Wrongful Death Law Firm may be brought to the civil court under California law when a victim dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or otherwise wrongful actions of another party (whether it is a business or another individual). This claim is separate from any criminal charges being pursued against the responsible party and concerns itself only with securing financial compensation for the bereaved.
What is a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?
Only survivors of the victim can file a wrongful death claim. Under California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60, those closest to the decedent, such as surviving partners and dependent children, receive the highest entitlement in the wrongful death case, followed by:
- The victim’s surviving parents or siblings, and their children
- Only these heirs of the victim may file a Wrongful Death Claim, though they may do so either jointly or separately.
What Are the Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death?
There are a variety of different causes of wrongful death that can merit filing a wrongful death claim, but all of them involve a careless and largely preventable mistake. Wrongful deaths can occur on the road, at work, and even at a doctor’s office.
The most common causes of wrongful death are as follows:
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Workplace Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
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