The unexpected loss of a loved one can lead to unimaginable grief. However, this tragic loss can cost you and your family in other ways as well. If the victim contributed to your household, you are likely unprepared to cover their share of expenses or take on their household responsibilities after their death. In California, certain surviving family members...
Continue ReadingWeinberg Law Offices can help you if you suffered the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligent conduct. Wrongful death is the legal term that describes a situation where negligence results in the death of another person. Wrongful death happens for a variety of reasons, including medical malpractice, workplace accidents, car accidents, plane crashes, exposure to...
Continue ReadingSurviving family members may have the right to bring a wrongful death when someone dies due to another party’s negligence, intentional wrongful act, or recklessness. Wrongful death claims differ from other types of personal injury cases in several ways. You may also hear of something called a survival action. A survival action can be filed in conjunction with a...
Continue ReadingAfter losing a loved one, it may be difficult to know whether you have a wrongful death case. While California has laws in place that allow families to seek justice for their loved ones, a few of these laws have a significant impact on how you proceed. Here’s an overview of the major laws that affect a wrongful death...
Continue ReadingCurrent California Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations According to the California Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1, plaintiffs have two years from the date of their loved one’s death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Note that California shortens this time limit to one year for wrongful death cases involving medical malpractice. After this time limit expires, it’s unlikely...
Continue ReadingWhen you lose a loved one, it’s difficult to determine how much you should expect from a wrongful death settlement in California. We discuss why it’s wrong to search for the average wrongful death settlement California. It’s impossible to put a true price on a life, yet so many places tell you to expect a certain settlement amount based...
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