Brentwood Wrongful Death Attorneys

No amount of money can compensate you for the loss of a loved one. Nonetheless, if you have incurred substantial costs or lost income, monetary damages can help you get back on your feet financially so you can properly grieve. Our wrongful death attorneys can help you explore all possible avenues to recover compensation and will not settle a case for an amount that is less than you deserve. If needed, we will represent your interests in court by filing a lawsuit against the opposing party.

Types of Claims Our Brentwood Wrongful Death Attorneys Handle

• Car, truck, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents 
• Accidents involving rideshare vehicles 
• Turo accidents 
• Scooter accidents 
• Boating accidents 
• Train accidents 
• Pedestrian accidents 
• Aircraft accidents 
• Bus accidents 
• Premises liability cases resulting in wrongful death 
• Other types of wrongful death cases 

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

A wrongful death claim can be brought by the personal representative of the deceased’s estate, or by various parties who stand to inherit the deceased’s property if the deceased passed without a will. In California, the deceased’s surviving spouse would have a right to file a wrongful death action. If the deceased was not married, then his or her children could bring the claim, then stepchildren, minors who lived with him or her for at least half a year, and the deceased’s parents, siblings and their children, grandparents, and next of kin.

What Damages Are Available in a California Wrongful Death Case?

Your compensation in a wrongful death case will vary based on the unique circumstances. Generally, however, you may be able to recover compensatory damages and exemplary damages. Compensatory damages cover both economic and non-economic losses. An example of an economic loss is lost income, property damage, and medical expenses, while a non-economic injury would involve emotional trauma, distress, and pain and suffering.   On the other hand, exemplary damages, also known as “punitive damages,” are applied in a few unique circumstances in which the other party’s conduct was extremely negligent or egregious. An exemplary damages award tends to be discretionary and is not available in every case.

Our Brentwood Wrongful Death Lawyers Offer Free Case Consultations.

Our attorneys have a track record of compassionately representing the family members of wrongful death victims. We understand that a loved one’s sudden death is beyond devastating. Our compassionate attorneys are here to take over the logistics of your case so that you can focus on more important matters, like honoring your loved one’s memory. To schedule a free case consultation with us, we welcome you to send us a message online or to call our 24-hour phone line at 1-800-GO-HARRIS. We are here to support you during this difficult time.