The loss of a loved one impacts surviving family members in every physical, emotional, and financial way imaginable. The circumstances surrounding their death can establish a right to pursue damages in Fullerton wrongful death cases.
Levian Law is a personal injury firm that helps clients pursue maximum compensation from the parties whose negligent acts or omissions caused them harm. Strong communication is the foundation of every case our wrongful death attorneys handle, so we can resolve a claim with your best interests in mind.
You can pursue several types of damages by filing a wrongful death claim after losing a loved one in Fullerton. Several factors can influence what a jury determines to be fair compensation, such as the deceased person’s age, career, and relationship to surviving family members. Our lawyers could review the unique circumstances of your case to advocate for the maximum compensation for your losses. For example, we could pursue economic and non-economic damages that include:
We make the effort to fully understand how the loss of your loved one impacts your family’s life. With this information, we could advocate for the compensation you deserve from those who were responsible.
The parties in a wrongful death case often dispute the facts regarding who was at fault. In some cases, the defendants may argue the victim was partially or fully at fault for the fatal incident. The state has a comparative fault rule under California Civil Code § 1714 that requires juries to apportion responsibility for damages based on each party’s percentage of fault.
If a wrongful death victim was partially at fault for the accident, it proportionally reduces the compensation surviving family members can recover from other liable parties. Our Fullerton lawyers could help you understand how the facts of a wrongful death case may affect your ability to recover full compensation. This helps you make well-informed decisions about resolving the claim through a settlement or seeking a jury verdict at trial.
The personal representative of the deceased person’s estate is responsible for filing a wrongful death case under Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 on behalf of the following family members:
Under the state’s statute of limitations, you have two years to file a fatal accident claim for damages in Fullerton. The filing period begins on the date of your loved one’s death. You must file your claim before this deadline to preserve the right to recover compensation.
At Levian Law, we know that financial compensation can never truly compensate for the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one. Our lawyers are experienced in pursuing damages in Fullerton wrongful death cases and could help you hold the negligent party accountable for their actions. Contact us today to schedule a free case consultation to discuss your claim.
