The San Bernardino wrongful death lawyers at LA Century Law have recovered millions for our clients. But our dedication to you is so much more than that. We do everything that we can to simplify the legal process when you have lost a loved one. Call us now for immediate assistance.
San Bernardino Wrongful Death Attorneys
A wrongful death claim can provide financial compensation when you have lost a loved one. While it cannot undo your terrible loss, it can provide justice and help your family. In LA Century Law, you have an accomplished team of San Bernardino wrongful death attorneys with a 99% success rate. We fight for justice for families. Contact us now to discuss your case and begin.
Legal Representation for Wrongful Death in San Bernardino
We represent:
- Spouses, wives, husbands
- Domestic partners
- Children, or their children if a child is deceased
- Others entitled to recover by intestate succession
- Putative spouse, their children, stepchildren or parents, if dependent on the victim for necessities
- A minor who resided in the victim’s home for 180 days or more and was dependent on the victim for at least half of their support
- Next of kin, if no other relatives
Who may qualify for wrongful death compensation depends in part on what family members survive the victim. Our lawyers can explain who may qualify in your situation.
Proving Wrongful Death in California
A wrongful death case is a personal injury case that results in a fatality. Fault can be proven with any of several legal standards, including:
- Negligence
- Recklessness
- Intentional harm
Many types of cases can be wrongful death cases. A car accident that results in a fatality is a wrongful death case, for example. Other common types of cases are slips and falls, other premises liability, medical malpractice and defective products. Most claims are based on negligence or a lack of reasonable care and caution that created an unreasonable risk of harm.
To prove your case, we identify the wrongful conduct of those responsible. We demonstrate how it resulted in the victim’s death. Then, we show the compensation that is appropriate under California law.
Compensation for wrongful death
The death of a family member is often a tremendous and life-changing loss. Family members are suffering from the loss of love, protection, support, teaching and guidance, just to name a few of the many ways that family members support each other.
The compensation paid in a wrongful death case depends on the economic and non-economic support that beneficiaries would have received from the victim if they had lived. The life expectancy of the deceased person and the plaintiff are both factors and any personal characteristics like health.
As San Bernardino wrongful death lawyers, we are determined to see you fully compensated for the tremendous suffering that you have endured. We work to claim economic and non-economic damages including financial support, funeral and burial expenses and the great personal suffering that results from wrongful death.
To see what your case may be worth, contact us.
A Proven, Premier Wrongful Death Law Firm in San Bernardino
LA Century Law has recovered millions for our clients. Our proven methods begin by learning your story. We know that losing a loved one is a life-changing experience.
Here are some reasons people choose LA Century Law:
- Honors and awards from leading legal organizations including Super Lawyers, TopVerdict and Lawyers of Distinction.
- Claims handled for residents and visitors of the San Bernardino area.
- Experienced trial lawyers with success in litigation and resolving cases through settlement.
- A seamless legal process designed for your convenience.
- Significant resources and a history of success throughout California.
- No fee if there’s no recovery. You’ll pay for services only if you get compensated.
- A team of caring professionals to assist with all aspects of your case.
We invite you to meet our legal team and see how a wrongful death lawyer from LA Century Law can assist you.
Consultations Available – Start Your Case Today
Talk to a San Bernardino wrongful death lawyer at LA Century Law. Get immediate help and start the first steps towards getting compensation. We offer free consultations. These consultations include answers to all your questions, discussion of the law and an introduction to our team.
Call or message us now.
Wrongful Death Law FAQs
What is wrongful death?
Wrongful death is a personal injury that results in a fatality. Someone else has legal fault for the death because of negligence or other misconduct.
What is the wrongful death law for San Bernardino?
California Code of Civil Procedure §§ 377.60 – 377.62 is the wrongful death law that applies in San Bernardino. The law states who may assert a claim, damages, distribution of damages and the possibility of joining the action with a survival action.
What is the cap on wrongful death damages in California?
Wrongful death claims in California don’t have a cap on damages for most types of cases. In medical malpractice cases, non-economic damages are limited. There are no economic damages caps for any kind of wrongful death case.
What is the one-action rule for wrongful death in California?
The one-action rule requires all beneficiaries to join to file one wrongful death claim in California. The purpose is judicial efficiency, and so that the defense doesn’t have to respond to multiple lawsuits discussing similar issues.
How is wrongful death compensation divided in California?
Dividing wrongful death compensation may be at the discretion of family members. They may agree on a distribution that they think is fair. However, this can be a complicated question when family members are grieving. The court may distribute the settlement among family members if they are not able to reach an agreement.
Should I have a structured settlement for wrongful death?
A structured settlement is a way to manage wrongful death funds to provide for the beneficiary long term. Our lawyers can discuss your options and whether this type of financial arrangement is right for you.
