To successfully pursue a wrongful death case in California, there are requirements that your claim must meet. Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim in California To bring a wrongful death claim in California, the following elements must be established: The death of an individual occurred. The death was caused by another party’s negligence or intentional…
After losing a loved one to a preventable accident, California only authorizes certain surviving family members to file a wrongful death claim. Family Members Who Can Pursue a Wrongful Death Claim in California Under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60, a wrongful death claim can be filed by the following surviving family members or…
If your loved one passed away under strange, suspicious, or unexpected circumstances in California, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim asserts that the fatal injury would not have happened were it not for the negligence or carelessness of another person. While many types of accidents can be deadly,…
