The sudden loss of a loved one is always heartbreaking, but when that loss occurs due to someone else's negligence, the emotional toll can be even greater. Unfortunately, unanticipated expenses often follow a wrongful death, adding to your grief and stress during an...
When you lose someone you love to another's carelessness, seeking financial compensation might seem unimportant. But once your initial grief subsides, a desire for accountability – and freedom from financial burdens that rightfully belong on another’s shoulders – may...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is one of the most traumatic experiences an individual can experience. An entire family unit may end up struggling with grief and other hardships when someone dies suddenly. A wrongful death lawsuit is potentially an option for those...
In successful wrongful death lawsuits, courts can award both economic and noneconomic damages to plaintiffs. But while courts can easily compute monetary damages through medical bills, pay stubs and other proof of out-of-pocket expenses, noneconomic damages are...
The death of a family member can be devastating. Although no amount of compensation can return to you what you have lost, it is important to know that if a loved one death was caused by someone else, you may be in a position to file a civil lawsuit against the liable...
Someone dying unexpectedly will have a ripple effect on everyone else in their life. Their employer and coworkers will struggle to adjust to their sudden absence. Their family members will have profound emotional grief to process in addition to the practical...
When negligence on the part of another robs you of a loved one, financial compensation is probably the last thing on your mind. However, once the initial shock passes, you might want only to bring the responsible party (or parties) to justice. You have little chance...
Perhaps it was a drunk driver, or maybe it was a local business with defective electrical work that caused a fire. When a person or business is directly responsible for the death of your loved one, you may be able to hold them accountable in civil court. Even if the...
Accidents of all kinds happen every day. In California, vehicle crashes are the cause of many fatalities and the families of the victims struggle with their loss emotionally and financially. If such a fatality is the result of another person’s negligence, how do you...
When a person's or entity's negligence results in the death of another human being, the victim's surviving family members may file a wrongful death claim. If successful, the surviving family members can recover compensation for their loss. If you recently lost a loved...