Bad things can happen to people. Sometimes, no one is at fault.
However, sometimes, someone can be blamed for a particular misfortune.
A
wrongful death can be caused by anyone with negligent or intentional
conduct and every state allows for recovery of compensation. In
California, a wrongful death is a civil lawsuit brought to court
directly by the survivors of the deceased or by a personal
representative. If the lawsuit is successful, the court orders the
defendant to pay the survivors. An experienced Los Angeles lawyer can
make sure that the survivors get what’s due them.
Compensation
can be awarded for losses to the estate such as funeral expenses or
medical bills, loss of financial support, and emotional loss due to the
passing of a loved one. The specific amounts would depend entirely on
the facts of the particular case. The damages awarded will be given in a
lump sum and it is up to the people making a claim to divide it amongst
themselves. If they cannot come to an agreement on the division, then
the court will divide it as they see fit.
Nothing can ever
make up for the loss of a life, especially not money. However, monetary
compensation is the only way that the civil justice system can give a
tangible form of appeasement. Those who have lost someone due to someone
else’s negligence should get in touch with a lawyer in Los Angeles with
the experience to get the job done and get compensation.
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