WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEY IN ENCINO, CA
When the wrongful or negligent conduct of someone results in the death of another, it is "wrongful death" For example, where a person dies in an automobile or truck collision, or as a result of a defective product, the law calls this injury a wrongful death.
Family members or beneficiaries of the decedent may be entitled to compensation under the wrongful death laws. These lawsuits provide a means of obtaining compensation for the loss of support and for the loss of the companionship. Damages that may be recovered include:
Expense associated with the death, (medical and funeral costs)
Loss of inheritance
Lost benefits, such as insurance, from the death
Loss of companionship, care or protection
Pain, suffering or mental anguish suffered by the survivor of the decedent
Punitive damages, intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others
If you live in the Southern California area, and you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to be compensated. Call us at or contact us online for a FREE consultation.