The death of a loved one is a traumatic event, and the thought of initiating a legal proceeding to preserve your legal rights can be overwhelming. However, it is important to act promptly to preserve evidence, investigate the cause of the accident, and to file a lawsuit prior to the deadline imposed by the statute of limitations. Successful outcome of your case depends not only on the merits of the case but on your attorney’s understanding of California’s complex statutory wrongful death laws. Although in many instances a wrongful death action is similar to a personal injury action, a wrongful death lawsuit differs from other types of personal injury claims because the actual victim (the "decedent") is not the person bringing the lawsuit; the decedent's family or estate is initiating the lawsuit. The purpose of a wrongful death lawsuit is to provide relief to family members who have been injured emotionally and financially as a result of the death of a loved one. Recoverable damages do not include damages that are personal to the decedent, such as pain and suffering or mental distress of the decedent.
Magaña, Cathcart & McCarthy is in the unique position to offer its clients the time, experience, knowledge and financial strength necessary to deliver results. To learn how the firm can obtain results for your specific case, please call (310) 553-6630 or email our firm. |
