Wrongful Death

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Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawyers

Serving Surviving Families in the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles Area

When the wrongful or negligent conduct of a person or business results in the death of another, surviving family members may have grounds to file a wrongful death lawsuit. These surviving loved ones or beneficiaries may be entitled to compensation for the loss of support and for the loss of the companionship.

Get started by telling us your story. Call the Law Offices of Rice & Bloomfield at (818) 999-2220 to schedule a consultation.

WHAT IS WRONGFUL DEATH IN CALIFORNIA?

Wrongful death lawsuits are intended to help surviving family members who have lost a loved one due to the negligence or intentionally harmful actions of others. In California, surviving family members have two years to bring a lawsuit against the perpetrator under California’s statute of limitations. To be successful in this legal action, our attorneys will prove that the defendant’s actions directly led to the death.

Wrongful deaths can occur from almost any accident. The Law Offices of Rice & Bloomfield handle cases related to the following:

Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
Boating accidents
Medical malpractice
Elder abuse
Pedestrian or bicycle accidents
Dangerous or defective products
Catastrophic injuries, such as those affecting the spinal cord or severe burns

Under California law, surviving family members, dependents, and beneficiaries of the deceased are eligible to bring legal action against the negligent or wrongful parties. This includes surviving spouses, domestic partners, children, grandchildren, stepchildren, or a minor who depended on the deceased for support.

Potential Damages in a Wrongful Death Claim

The law allows surviving beneficiaries to collect damages that the decedent would have been entitled to in a personal injury claim, if he or she had survived. Punitive damages may also be awarded to the victim’s family if the actions of the wrongful party were particularly egregious.

Damages that may be recovered include:

Expenses associated with the death, such as medical and funeral costs
Loss of inheritance
Lost benefits, such as insurance, from the death
Loss of companionship, care, or protection
Pain, suffering, or mental anguish suffered by the survivor of the decedent
Punitive damages, intended to punish wrongdoers and prevent them from harming others

Decades Spent Caring for Our Clients

Our lawyers at the Law Offices of Rice & Bloomfield understand that no amount of money will bring back your loved one. A successful wrongful death lawsuit, however, can help you move forward through these trying times and provide the support you need to account for your loss. We also want to hold negligent parties accountable so their actions do not harm other families in the future.

If you live in Southern California, and you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, you may be entitled to compensation. Call (818) 999-2220 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.

RICE & BLOOMFIELD

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WE'RE READY FOR ANYTHING

To us, there’s no such thing as over-preparing. Even if your case is straightforward, we’ll have Plans B and C ready to go in case the matter escalates or goes to trial.

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If you choose to work with us, you’ll see that we don’t make false promises. We set clear, realistic expectations from the get-go so you can make informed decisions.

WE WORK AS A TEAM

We handle the vast majority of our cases individually to save our clients money, but we brainstorm together to ensure we’ve examined the possibilities from every angle.

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