Wrongful Death Claims: Seeking Justice For Your Loss
Losing a loved one is always devastating, but when that loss results from another party’s negligence, recklessness or deliberate wrongful act, the grief can feel especially crushing.
At Hannegan & Tafreshi Injury Law, P.C., we relate to the emotional and financial turmoil that follows such a tragedy. We serve multiple areas in Southern California, such as Los Angeles, Orange County and Riverside. Our compassionate attorney team is available 24/7 to guide you through the process of filing a wrongful death, survival action and workers’ compensation claim, as they apply, after the death of your loved one.
Understanding Wrongful Death Claims
A wrongful death lawsuit can arise if someone dies from another party’s negligence or wrongdoing in situations like:
- Fatal car accidents caused by impaired or distracted drivers
- Workplace accidents resulting in death
- Medical malpractice leading to a patient’s death
- Defective products causing fatal injuries
Fatal car accidents are one of the most heart-wrenching causes of wrongful death, often leaving families in profound grief and sudden financial distress. At Hannegan & Tafreshi Injury Law, P.C., we understand the magnitude of your loss when a loved one dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or unlawful behavior of another driver, such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or distracted driving due to phone use.
The surviving spouses, domestic partners, children, and potentially other dependents or heirs may be able to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Each case is unique, with its own set of challenges and legal challenges.
As experienced workers’ comp lawyers doing this for over 17 years, we can help you navigate this process and ensure all legal matters are covered to your advantage under California law. We also have extensive experience representing the loved ones of first responders, including police, California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers, firefighters and EMTs.
Compensation In Wrongful Death Cases
Wrongful death claims can cover medical expenses, lost income, benefits and inheritance while acknowledging the family’s emotional losses. A survival action can be used to pursue the compensation that the deceased would have been due for their injuries if they had survived, and a workers’ compensation death benefits claim may be necessary if the victim was injured on the job.
In California, wrongful death compensation in personal injury cases aims to provide financial relief and justice for the surviving family members of the deceased. The compensation can cover a variety of damages, including:
- Economic Damages: These include financial contributions the deceased would have provided, funeral and burial expenses, the value of household services the deceased would have performed, and medical bills related to the deceased’s final injury or illness.
- Non-Economic Damages: These are more subjective and include compensation for the loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, moral support, and the loss of enjoyment of sexual relations for a spouse or partner.
- Punitive Damages: In certain cases where the death was caused by egregious or reckless conduct, the court might award punitive damages to punish the wrongdoer and deter similar conduct in the future.
In both workers’ compensation claims and personal injury cases, the goal of wrongful death compensation is to help the surviving family members cope with their loss and secure financial stability following the untimely death of their loved one. We can handle every step, which takes the pressure off you.
Compassionate Legal Help
Evidence can disappear or degrade over time, so act fast by calling Hannegan & Tafreshi Injury Law, P.C., through 866-740-9460 for a free consultation session with our attorneys in our Tustin office.