California law allows victims who suffer injuries because of negligence or wrongdoing to make personal injury claims. In some cases, however, the injuries that victims sustain are fatal. When this happens, surviving loved ones can pursue a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death claims are high-stakes cases because there is often a lot of money at stake due to the devastating loss.
Our San Pedro personal injury firm has been fighting for injured victims since 1985, and we are committed to providing personalized, compassionate representation that meets your needs and maximizes your chances of getting full compensation for your damages. Meissner Law Firm has the experience you need to navigate the legal system during this difficult time.
To find out more about how a San Pedro wrongful death lawyer at our firm can help you when your loved one has been killed, give us a call or contact us online today. You don’t pay legal fees unless we win, and your consultation is always free.
What Is A Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim is brought on behalf of those who lost a loved one as a result of an accident. These claims allow those who are left behind after a death to recover compensation for the resulting losses.
Some of the different kinds of damages that can be recovered in a wrongful death claim include:
- Medical expenses that were paid before the death
- Lost income from the remainder of the deceased person’s working life
- Lost companionship due to the loss of the relationship the survivors had with the deceased
- Funeral expenses
Those who caused a wrongful death to occur should provide compensation for all of these damages after a car accident, incident of medical negligence, pedestrian, truck, or bicycle accident, or other incident in which negligence or wrongdoing has fatal consequences.
How Does a San Pedro Wrongful Death Attorney Help With Wrongful Death Claims?
Wrongful death claims can be challenging for many reasons, including issues involved in determining who has the authority to sue, as well as issues caused by the fact that insurance companies often don’t want to pay out the large damages that are necessary to provide full compensation for a lost life.
An experienced San Pedro wrongful death accident lawyer can help you overcome the challenges in getting full compensation. The Meissner Law Firm has been representing clients in wrongful death claims for more than 40 years, and our attorneys know how to do what it takes to help you navigate the legal system.
Some of the different ways in which our firm helps you during this difficult time include:
- Helping you to determine which survivors should pursue a claim
- Assisting you in identifying all potential defendants to maximize the chances that there will be enough insurance to pay for all damages
- Helping you to prove the defendant was to blame so you can get the compensation that California law entitles you to
- Working with you to prove the full extent of your losses
- Negotiating with an insurer or going to court on your behalf
While many wrongful death claims settle, sometimes it is necessary to go to trial to get full compensation. The Meissner Law Firm has litigation experience, and our attorneys can be there with you until the end.
Contact A San Pedro Wrongful Death Attorney Today
To find out more about how a San Pedro wrongful death attorney at The Meissner Law Firm can help you, give us a call to schedule your free consultation today.