WRONGFUL DEATH
Lawyers In Glendale
If another person is responsible for the death of another, whether accidentally or intentionally, the surviving members of the deceased loved one’s family should speak to a wrongful death attorney Glendale. An attorney will advise you of the remedies available to you through a wrongful death claim so that you can be financially compensated for the untimely passing of your beloved family member.
Wrongful Death Claims In California
Accidents happen every day here in Los Angeles County, but sometimes a bad decision made by another or a poorly designed or manufactured product can take the life of a person. According to the National Safety Council, there are 12 accidental deaths in our country every single hour, and the CDC found that there were a total of 135,928 accidental deaths in 2014.
In California, our legal system has a specific area of law called “Wrongful Death Law”. This area of the law is designed to help assist families who have lost a loved one because of the negligence of another person.
Wrongful death claims are handled in our civil court system, although it is possible for a negligent party to be brought before both the civil and criminal court for causing the death of your family member. In order to win a civil lawsuit, surviving family members must prove why the defendant is responsible for the death of their loved one in front of a jury.
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HOW TO CHOOSE AN EXPERIENCED WRONGFUL DEATH ATTORNEY
A wrongful death claim can be a high-value case. Because this area of the law is so complicated and involves many complex areas of the law, it is critical that you choose an experienced Glendale wrongful death attorney to handle your case.
Experience in Preparing Wrongful Death Cases
Maximize your chances of having a successful wrongful death claim by selecting a firm that focuses on wrongful death claims specifically and which has years of practice in this area of the law. The law firm you choose should also have experience handling cases very similar to your own.
Experience In Calculating Economic And Non-Economic Damages
Your Glendale wrongful death lawyer should have the experience and resources available to assess the health, occupation, life expectancy and other factors (such as activities and hobbies) as part of the damages you should be compensated for. He or she must be able to properly calculate the amount of money a family is owed to compensate for their loss by examining the work history, salary, employment, and future lost income.
Prioritize Your Case
Not only should you feel at ease with your Glendale wrongful death attorney, but you should feel as if he or she is making your case a top priority. Your wrongful death attorney should actively listen to you, be thoughtful and thorough in his or her responses, and be patient when addressing your questions.
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