CALABASAS WRONGFUL DEATH CASE WORTH

Calabasas Wrongful Death Lawyer

While Calabasas is an incredibly safe and desirable community to live in, avoidable deaths still happen in Calabasas and to Calabasas residents elsewhere. Loved ones are left confused and frustrated following the death and often a little hesitant about the legal process. We get all these concerns and are here to help to talk whenever you are ready to learn how you can find the best Calabasas wrongful death lawyer. Winning wrongful death cases is something we have done for over 40 years and we are ready to get started after just one meeting—get in touch with us now to learn more.

Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Wrongful death is the general legal term that refers to a type of personal injury lawsuit that seeks financial compensation following the avoidable death of another. These cases are independent of any criminal case that might also stem from the death and many wrongful death cases do not involve any criminal case at all. Some common wrongful death scenarios that we successfully handle include:

• Fatal car accidents
• Medical misdiagnosis
• Prescription errors
• Pedestrian accidents
• Deadly motorcycle crashes
• Slip and falls on dangerous property conditions
• Vicious dog bites

Wrongful death lawsuits can be filed by spouses, children (including stepchildren if certain elements are met), domestic partners, grandchildren and anyone else that would inherit the estate in California. Like every personal injury case in Calabasas and throughout California, there are very important time limits on getting these types of cases filed. The statute of limitations on a California wrongful death case is usually two years with a couple exceptions.

How Much is Your Wrongful Death Case Worth?

These cases can be worth a lot of money depending on the circumstances surrounding the death and also who the responsible party is. Here are some of the factors that go into determining how much your case might be worth:

• Costs associated with the death: Burial fees and other funeral expenses
• Medical bills: In many cases, the death isn’t immediate so there are expenses stemming from the accident that ultimately lead to the death that are included in any settlement request. Depending on the circumstances of the accident and death, these bills can be substantial
• Missed familial contributions: the sudden forever loss of an important paycheck of the primary caregiver in a family can be financially devastating and not something that the grieving family should have to shoulder on their own. We look at the many contributions the deceased individual can no longer make to their family and come up with a number that helps to represent that loss
• Pain and suffer: The impact this death has on a family obviously has tremendous emotional repercussions that we work to represent in your financial settlement

One of the biggest limiting factors in wrongful death cases has to do with who the defendant is and whether they can pay. While coming up with a large financial ask and showing the devastating impact of a case is something we have successfully done for over four decades, whether a defendant has the funds to pay is something we can’t control. The insurance policy limits of a defendant are often the ceiling when it comes to what amount will actually be paid out but here are some things you should know about the defendant in a wrongful death case:

• Multiple defendants: If there are more than one party responsible for a death, we are able to hold each financially responsible for their role.
• Businesses and government entities: If the responsible party in the case is a business or government entity (i.e. a city), these types of defendants usually have very large insurance policies in the event of accidents and deaths
• Personal funds: It is always possible to go after the personal funds of a defendant after insurance options have been exhausted

The bottom line is that we will work hard to maximize your financial settlement for wrongful death and any personal injury case you hire Walch Law for. When you hire us, you can feel confident that you are getting top notch legal representation with a team of lawyers that have a track record of success.

Calabasas Wrongful Death Lawyer

Considered some of the best Calabasas wrongful death lawyers, the talented team at Walch Law firm is here for you during this difficult time. We know how to get our clients the most following a tragic and avoidable death and will work hard for you and your family. We take all our cases on a contingency fee basis so you are not paying us anything until we get you paid. Want to learn more? Schedule a free consultation with us today.