When you lose a loved one, it’s difficult to determine how much you should expect from a wrongful death settlement in California. We discuss why it’s wrong to search for the average wrongful death settlement California. It’s impossible to put a true price on a life, yet so many places tell you to expect a certain settlement amount based...
Continue ReadingAccident victims and their loved ones often experience medical, financial, and collateral consequences following their injuries. Depending on the unique facts and circumstances of the case, California law provides recourse to individuals who have experienced damages and losses due to another’s negligence. While the state’s negligence laws broadly govern these cases, the right path to relief depends on the...
Continue ReadingNo one can ever prepare for losing a loved one unexpectedly. This loss is made all the more traumatic when you learn that their death was avoidable and caused by someone else’s negligence. If you lose a loved one in an accident, an attorney can help. You may have the right to file a wrongful death claim and recover...
Continue ReadingA wrongful death occurs when a person’s negligent or willful conduct leads to someone’s death. California permits designated survivors to file a wrongful death lawsuit after the passing of a loved one to recover financial compensation for this loss. While no amount of money could ever replace the loss of someone special, obtaining compensation often assists survivors in moving...
Continue ReadingThe unexpected loss of a loved one can lead to unimaginable grief. However, this tragic loss can cost you and your family in other ways as well. If the victim contributed to your household, you are likely unprepared to cover their share of expenses or take on their household responsibilities after their death. In California, certain surviving family members...
Continue ReadingWeinberg Law Offices can help you if you suffered the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligent conduct. Wrongful death is the legal term that describes a situation where negligence results in the death of another person. Wrongful death happens for a variety of reasons, including medical malpractice, workplace accidents, car accidents, plane crashes, exposure to...
Continue ReadingAfter losing a loved one, it may be difficult to know whether you have a wrongful death case. While California has laws in place that allow families to seek justice for their loved ones, a few of these laws have a significant impact on how you proceed. Here’s an overview of the major laws that affect a wrongful death...
Continue ReadingCurrent California Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations According to the California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, plaintiffs have two years from the date of their loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Note that California shortens this time limit to one year for wrongful death cases involving medical malpractice. After this time limit expires, it’s unlikely...
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