Wrongful Death FAQ
Addressing Your Wrongful Death Inquiries
What is a wrongful death?
A wrongful death is a legal term referring to a situation in which a person dies as a result of the negligence, misconduct, or intentional actions of another individual, company, or entity. In such cases, the deceased person's surviving family members or estate may file a wrongful death lawsuit seeking compensation for their loss.
Wrongful death claims can arise from various circumstances, including but not limited to:
Wrongful death claims can arise from various circumstances, including but not limited to:
- Medical malpractice: When a healthcare provider's negligence or error causes a patient's death.
- Automobile accidents: When a driver's reckless, negligent, or intoxicated actions result in a fatal crash.
- Workplace accidents: When an employer fails to provide a safe working environment, leading to a worker's death.
- Defective products: When a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer provides a faulty product that causes a consumer's death.
- Criminal actions: When an individual's intentional acts or violence result in the death of another person.
Who is eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?
What is a survival action?
How is the dollar value of a wrongful death claim determined in California?
What is a statute of limitations?
What is the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims in California?
What is the statute of limitations for a survival action in California?
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