Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Westlake Village Wrongful Death Attorneys

The unexpected death of a loved one is arguably the most emotionally painful, overwhelming, and difficult experience in life. For the victim’s friends and family, life as they used to know it has completely turned upside down. In the event of a wrongful death accident, it’s important for the victim’s surviving family members to seek legal representation right away.  Although no amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one, an attorney can help the family recover the financial resources they need to move forward after such a tragic event.

Wrongful death refers to a type of personal injury accident in which an individual is accidently and negligently killed.  Wrongful death can stem from multiple types of accidents, including:

• Car accidents
• Truck accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Dog or animal bites and attacks
• Slip and fall accidents
• Workplace accidents
• Construction accidents
• Defective drugs or products
• Medical malpractice

Under California law, if an individual is killed in a wrongful death accident, his/her surviving immediate family members are entitled to seek restitution from the person or company responsible for the accident. The family of a wrongful death accident victim can seek two different types of damages: economic damages and non-economic damages.  Economic damages cover such expenses as medical bills (in the event the victim received medical treatment before death), funeral expenses, estate planning fees, administrative expenses, lost future wages, loss of benefits, and any other financial hardships that resulted from the accident. Non-economic damages cover the loss of love, security, companionship, guidance, comfort, supervision, care, support, and general society.

Contact Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Westlake Village Wrongful Death Attorneys
It’s important for surviving family members to contact an experienced and skilled wrongful death lawyer as quickly as possible.  In California, people only have two years from the date of the accident to file a wrongful death claim against the negligent party. By contacting an attorney immediately after the accident takes place, people can ensure their case will be filed and heard in court.

At Neustadt & Berriz, we know that taking legal action is the last thing on most people’s minds after the unexpected death of a loved one. But we want to stress how important it is for people to file a wrongful death lawsuit, as they can greatly benefit from recovering damages for their loss. At our firm, we exhaust 100% of our energy and resources into building strong and compelling cases. We personally investigate the circumstances that lead up to the accident, consult expert witnesses, and take the time to collect convincing evidence. Once we are in the courtroom, we confidently present our case before the judge, and always aggressively negotiate for the highest settlement possible. These cases are handled on a contingency fee basis so the client never pays until we win or successfully settle their case.