California Wrongful Death Lawsuit Lawyers

Van Der Walde & Associates is a well respected personal injury and wrongful death law firm located in California. Our attorneys have protected the rights of hundreds of seriously injured clients throughout California and recovered millions of dollars for them in compensation for the loss of their loved one. If your loved one has died as the result of another person’s negligence, please call Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your wrongful death case with one of our skilled wrongful death attorneys.

Wrongful Death Questions and Answers

What is wrongful death?

Wrongful death is one that is the result of negligence, recklessness, intentional or wrongful act. In the event of a wrongful death, a civil action make be taken.

What is a wrongful death case?

A wrongful death case is a type of personal injury claim in which the offender is held responsible for the loss of love and financial support that he or she has caused the family of the victim. In a wrongful death lawsuit the family members of the deceased may seek damages for reimbursement of loss of love, support, advice and companionship, as well as funeral expenses, and other fatality-related costs.

What are the basics of a wrongful death lawsuit?

To file a wrongful death claim, a person must have died as the result (entirely or in part) of the defendant’s negligent or intentional behavior. There must be a surviving family member, such as a child or spouse, or a dependent who can make a claim to recover damages for the loss of his or her loved one.

How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Every state has what is called a “statute of limitation,” which is a guideline for how long individuals have to file certain kinds of lawsuits. The timeline for filing a wrongful death claim typically begins following the death of the victim. The statute of limitation to file a wrongful death claim in California is 2 years. Statutes of limitations have different provisions which make certain exceptions which may alter the amount of time that you have to file a claim. It is extremely important to file your claim within the allotted time frame, otherwise your claim may be denied.

Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit?

In most states, immediate family members can file a wrongful death claim following the death of a loved one. Depending upon who survives the deceased family member, members of the immediate family including children, spouses, and parents may have a right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. Children under the age of 18 may require a “guardian ad item” in court to protect his or her interests.

If your loved one has been the victim of a wrongful death in California, please contact a Wrongful Death attorney at Van Der Walde & Associates to discuss your wrongful death case.

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