The trauma of losing a family member to negligence is understood by few. From lost companionship and comfort to medical and funeral expenses, loved ones are often left devastated in the aftermath. Freedman Law can help you navigate this challenging time.
The Madera wrongful death attorney on our legal team will stand by your side and explain your rights throughout the process. For a free consultation, please call Freedman Law at (559) 447-9000.
Freedman Law Handles Wrongful Death Cases Caused By Negligence
A wrongful death case is where the cause of action is related to the negligent acts of another party that caused another to lose their life. The primary goal of a wrongful death claim is to get reasonable compensation, often known as damages, for family members and the decedent’s losses.
Freedman Law represents wrongful death claims stemming from negligence, including:
Car accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Truck accidents
Slip and fall accidents
Other types of accidents
Our Madera wrongful death attorney will stand by your family’s side throughout the legal process. By filing a wrongful death lawsuit or a survival action, our legal team can hold liable parties to account on your behalf.
Freedman Law Will Help You File a Wrongful Death Claim
Only specific parties are permitted by California law to pursue wrongful death claims seeking damages. Unfortunately, you do not qualify as a victim if you are merely acquainted with the deceased. In contrast, any qualified individual could be elected as the estate’s representative in a survival action under the California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60.
Our Madera slip and fall attorney helps family members file a California wrongful death claim, including:
Surviving spouses
Surviving children
Surviving grandparents
Surviving siblings
Other parties can file a wrongful death claim. However, they must prove they were financially dependent on the deceased’s salary during life.
Compensation Is Available for Wrongful Death Claims
California civil laws allow an appointed personal representative to file a wrongful death case on behalf of the estate and heirs. The insurance company will consider the nature of the deceased’s relationship with the survivors to decide the amount of money owed. However, they do not always get their facts right.
The Madera wrongful death attorney at Freedman Law will help you evaluate compensation owed for losses, including:
Lost companionship
Funeral expenses
Burial or cremation costs
Medical bills (until the time of death)
Lost wages (until the time of death)
Future lost earnings
Pain and suffering
Punitive damages
And more
A successful negotiation or lawsuit could result in substantial compensation for your losses. While money does not bring your family member back to life, it can hold liable parties accountable for their careless and reckless actions.
Set Up Your Free Consultation with a Freedman Law Attorney
At Freedman Law, we are passionate about helping surviving family members achieve justice after losing a loved one to another person’s negligence. Get a Free Consultation with our legal team to get the answers you want and deserve at (559) 447-9000 or by sending us a message online. If you hire us, we do not request any upfront payment to represent your case.
