California Wrongful Death Attorneys

The Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen, LLP successfully represent the loved ones of wrongful death victims. Our aggressive California Wrongful Death Attorneys and Wrongful Death Lawyers have the experience and expertise to represent even the most difficult wrongful death case. It is our goal to see that you are justly compensated for your loss. Nadrich & Cohen, LLP has recovered over $150,000,000 on behalf of our seriously injured clients throughout California. If your loved one has suffered a wrongful death as the result of negligence contact a Wrongful Death lawyer at Nadrich & Cohen, LLP today for superior legal advice and representation.

Although Nadrich & Cohen's offices are located in California, the firm is engaged in litigation throughout the country.

Wrongful death is the term used when someone causes the death of another person. The death may be caused by the actions of someone or by their failure to act (neglect). Wrongful death is a civil action rather than a criminal action. Since the person killed (decedent) cannot file suit or collect damages, it is the family or representatives of the estate that do so. The intent is to recompense family members who have suffered monetarily and emotionally from the death. Damages can be assessed for lost wages and benefits, loss of companionship, and emotional pain and suffering caused by the trauma.

A defendant can only be held responsible for a wrongful death if it can be proved that the defendant's conduct was the cause of the death. It must be proved that the death would not have occurred without the defendant's act. The time between the defendant's action and the death of the decedent is not a factor as long as it can be proved that the defendant's action was the cause of death.

If it can be shown that the decedent was partially responsible for his death, then he may be found to have comparative or contributory negligence and dependent upon the state in which the incident occurred, damages may be awarded based on the percentage of negligence imputed to the decedent. Also, if the decedent failed to seek appropriate medical care and that failure led to his death, there may be no grounds for a wrongful death claim or a reduction to an award.

Different states have different methods for deciding who may file a wrongful death suit and who may recover damages. Generally, it must be shown that the death was caused by another's wrongful act; that the act was such that the decedent would have been due damages from the act; and that monetary damages did arise from the act. If these three criteria are met, it is possible that a wrongful death claim can be filed.

In a case of wrongful death, damages are assessed to compensate family members for their loss. There are many ways in which damages can be calculated. Since damages can be awarded in a number of areas, it is important to examine each one carefully.

The most obvious loss in a case of wrongful death is the actual expense occasioned by medical and death expenses. These are usually easy to determine.

Less obvious but equally important is the loss of future earnings and benefits, as well as the loss of companionship. These damages are more difficult to calculate and include anticipating the lifespan and earnings of the decedent, as well as the relationship to remaining family members.

Loss of companionship is very difficult to calculate since it is totally subjective and does not lend itself to empirical measurements. It is a measure of the emotional pain and suffering experienced by the survivors.

A final area of damages is punitive damages. This is an amount awarded to punish the person who caused the death, rather than to compensate for a specific loss. It can typically only be awarded when the action of the defendant was intentional or grossly negligent.

We have obtained tens of millions of dollars on behaly of the heirs of wrongful death victims. We have specialist attorneys handling wrongful death cases.

If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of a wrongful death, call the Law Offices of Nadrich & Cohen at (800) 718-4658 or click here to submit an online questionnaire. There is never any charge. If we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis only, which means we get paid for our services only if we obtain a recovery. If we do not obtain a recovery, you owe us nothing - no matter what. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations so please call right away to ensure you do not waive your right to a recovery.

If Your Loved One Has Been The Victim Of An Accident Resulting In Wrongful Death, You Need The Advice Of An Experienced California Wrongful Death Lawyer.

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