Common Types of Cases Handled by a Wrongful Death Lawyer

Have you lost a loved one in an accident? Has your live been turned upside down because a family member died suddenly? Was the death of your loved one preventable? Have you considered contacting a wrongful death lawyer?

The wrongful death lawyer of The Levinson Law Group understands how a sudden death can devastate a family. When a tragic death takes a loved one far too soon, family members must deal with emotional and financial damages. In addition to the grief and anguish the death causes, the family must find a way to pay the funeral and burial expenses and medical bills. Family members must also find a way to cope with the loss of income and earnings as they struggle to deal with the overwhelming pain and grief of losing their loved one.

A wrongful death lawyer can help you receive compensation under California’s wrongful death statutes. Money will never replace your loved one; however, a monetary judgment is the only remedy the law can offer when someone takes the life of your loved one. If you lost someone due to a reckless, careless, or negligent act, our wrongful death lawyer can help.

Contact The Levinson Law Group to schedule your free consultation by calling (760) 642-5475 today. We accept cases on a contingent fee. That means that if there is no recovery in your case you pay no fee. And in most cases, we even advance the costs.

Common Types of Wrongful Death Claims

A wrongful death lawsuit seeks financial compensation for the deceased’s survivors. Under California’s wrongful death laws, a surviving spouse, domestic partner, children, parents, siblings, and grandparents may file a wrongful death claim. In some cases, other people who were financially dependent on the deceased person may file a claim. A wrongful death lawyer can determine who has the right to file a claim.

A wrongful death can arise from a variety of personal injury cases. While a majority of claims stem from motor vehicle accidents (i.e. car crashes, motorcycle wrecks, and truck accidents), motor vehicle accidents are not the only cause of wrongful death claims. A wrongful death action may be filed for a death related to:

• Bicycle crashes
• Pedestrian accidents
• Bus collisions
• Boating accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Defective products
• Premises liability (slip and fall claims)
• Dangerous drugs
• Nursing home abuse
• Dog attacks
• Work-related accidents

In order to win a wrongful death lawsuit, you must prove liability and damages. Our Carlsbad wrongful death lawyer uses a variety of resources to identify and gather evidence to prove the responsible party is liable. We also have a network of experts we use to establish fault and prove damages. We build a strong case to help you seek financial compensation from the responsible parties and their insurance companies.

Why Should I File a California Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Many people question why they should file a lawsuit for the death of a loved one. Money will never replace your loved one or ease the grief you feel. However, money can provide your family with the financial support needed after the loss of a loved one. A wrongful death lawsuit also provides some closure as you seek justice for your loved one.

Another reason to file a wrongful death lawsuit is to prevent another family from suffering. A wrongful death lawsuit puts a spotlight on the party’s actions that caused the death of your loved one. By filing a lawsuit, you send a strong message that this type of behavior is not acceptable. You may deter the party from taking the same action in the future and possibly prevent another senseless death.

You must act quickly. Your time to file a wrongful death lawsuit is limited. In many situations, you have two years from the date of death to file your lawsuit. However, the time limit may be much shorter in medical malpractice cases or cases involving a government entity. You must act quickly to protect your right to seek justice for your family and your loved one.