If you are going to file a wrongful death lawsuit, it is essential that you understand and comply with the statute of limitations. The one applying to the vast majority of cases…
Parties Who Can File Wrongful Death Claim in California
When a person passes away owing to someone else’s negligence, it can allow a wrongful death claim to be filed under the law of California. While you may have to act quickly…
California Laws for Survival Cause of Action Explained
Usually, the right to use of a plaintiff expires upon the plaintiff’s death. An exception to this is where a statute permits a cause of action in order to “survive” the death…
Calculating the Wrongful Death Settlement
A wrongful death suit is filed to claim damages from a person whose negligence has led to the death of another person. These lawsuits can be filed against anyone who has caused…
Filing a Wrongful Death Claim in LA
A wrongful death is one that is caused by negligent, lapse, unjust, or willful act, or fault of another person. When you lose a loved one in an accident, the last thing…
The Division of Wrongful Death Compensation among Family Members
When a person is lost to accidental death, their family members may not at first completely realize how this is bound to affects them. The implications become much harder to bear if…
The Types of Damages Available in a California Wrongful Death Case
California’s wrongful death law is somewhat vague when it comes to the damages that the surviving family members can recover after proving wrongful death. As a matter of fact, the state law…
When an Autopsy is Necessary to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
An autopsy is a comprehensive medical examination carried out by specifically trained physicians, whose area of expertise covers study of diseases and abnormalities. This examination is performed post-mortem, with the aim of…