Wrongful Death Attorney California
LA Based Wrongful Death Attorney Handles Cases Throughout California
You will need the help of a professional wrongful death attorney if the death of a loved one is the result of the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person or entity in California.
Call our experienced Los Angeles attorneys at 213-842-6184 if you have suffered the loss of a loved one and want to proceed with a wrongful death lawsuit. Viau & Kwasniewski can lead and guide you through the often difficult litigation process and increase the likelihood of an optimum result. Get in touch through our Contact Us Form for a free consultation.
Wrongful Death Law in California
Under California law, for a wrongful death attorney to prevail in a wrongful death action on your behalf (the heirs of the decedent) the attorney generally must prove:
- That the death was caused by the negligence or unlawful conduct of another person or entity, and
- The extent of the heirs’ damages
Our California wrongful death lawyers can help you recover damages from the person or company whose negligence or wrongful conduct caused your loved ones’ untimely death.
Examples of Wrongful Death Damages
In California, wrongful death damages may include:
- Lost financial support.
- Funeral and burial expenses.
- Costs to obtain substitute domestic services.
- Benefits which each heir might have reasonably expected to receive if the decedent had lived.
- Reasonable compensation for the loss of love, companionship, comfort, society, solace, moral support, etc.
Types of Wrongful Death Cases
Our experienced wrongful death attorneys take cases in California from accidents or conduct involving (but not limited to):
- Automobiles, farming, earthmoving, construction, industrial, manufacturing or recreational equipment
- Toxic exposures
- Injuries from defective products or drugs
- Violent or criminal conduct, e.g. shootings, assaults and batteries, robberies, or attempted robberies
Check out our wrongful death FAQ page for additional information.
Wrongful death lawsuits can be complex, contentious and very emotional. To increase the likelihood of a successful result our experienced Los Angeles, California wrongful death attorneys litigate such cases aggressively.
About Our Viau & Kwasniewski Law Firm
The wrongful death lawyers at Viau & Kwasniewski have successfully handled numerous wrongful death cases in the state of California. As attorneys, we aggressively litigate these types of wrongful death cases through trial and appeal.
If you, a friend or a loved one have lost a parent, child, relative, a spouse or life partner from negligent or wrongful conduct of another and require the expertise of a wrongful death attorney, please contact us for a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.