If you have lost a child because of another party’s wrongful actions, please accept my condolences. The loss of a child can be unbearable. Unfortunately, there are often many circumstances that can compound the loss of a child. Surviving members often must deal with financial losses, including medical bills, burial and funeral costs, and lost wages from time taken off work to grieve. The parents in that situation often must hire an attorney to file a claim for compensation for the loss of a child.
Under California law, parents can legally file a wrongful death lawsuit if another party’s actions resulted in the death of a child. In a wrongful death case, the parents of a child who was killed can seek compensation for their expenses, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and more. In some situations, punitive damages are available, which are designed to punish the wrongdoer for his or her wrongful actions.
Wrongful death cases in California can be very complex. Wrongful death cases may involve complex investigations using accident reconstruction experts. Expert witnesses may need to be involved to testify how or why an accident occurred. Eyewitness testimony can also be valuable.
To win a wrongful death case in Los Angeles, you must be able to show that your child died because of the negligent actions of another party. You must be able to prove that the defendant had a legal duty of care, breached that duty, and that those actions caused the death of your child. Although no amount of money will ever bring your child back, money can help with your expenses and can help you get back on your feet after a loss.
If you lost your child in Los Angeles because of another party’s negligence, call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, at 310-385-0567. My team can help.