Hiring a California Wrongful Death Lawyer

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Education )



A wrongful death case is filed because a party who has been negligent, reckless or deliberate in their actions has caused a person's death. When this happens, a claim should be filed using a California wrongful death lawyer to claim for damages against the offending party.

In California, a wrongful death case should be filed within two years after the death of the victim.

Filing a lawsuit as soon as possible keeps the evidence intact, helps locate any witnesses quickly, so that the evidence or events that have occured can still be recalled easily and gives California lawyers ample time to prepare for the case.

There are two conditions that must be met before a California wrongful death lawyer can take action on your case: the victim must have died because of the defendant's negligent, reckless or deliberate actions, and there must be a family member (spouse, child, parent, brother, sister or grandparent) who is willing to file the lawsuit to claim for damages.

A California wrongful death lawyer can, after the submission of information and evidence, determine whether you can file a case against the negligent party. California wrongful death lawyers are knowledgeable on any filing requirements, take charge on doing any follow ups on your case. A California wrongful death lawyer can advice you on the steps to take involving your case, protects and defends you when you file your claim for compensation.

When you have appointed a lawyer, the first thing you should do is to provide as much information, evidence and documentation for them to determine whether there is a case worth filing. Based on the evidence and information that you provide, your California wrongful death lawyer will help you prove there was negligence on the damaging party, estimate how much to ask for, pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and can determine how to present your case, so that you win your case.

Compensation for damages to the aggrieved party can range from funeral and medical expenses, lost wages as a result of the death of the victim, pain and anguish, lost of financial support, punitive damages, loss of inheritance and general damages.

California lawyers normally charge you only when you win your case (although there are also some that charge on a retainer basis). When the case is won, a certain percentage of the damages awarded are given to them as their service fee.

The Internet is a useful tool in locating a wrongful death lawyer. By providing your contact details on their website, they will be able to get in touch with you immediately to discuss your possible case.


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