California Wrongful Death Attorney

We Are Very Sorry If You Have Lost A Loved One Due To The Accidental Or Intentional Carelessness Or Negligence Of Another Person. Are You Looking For A California Wrongful Death Attorney To Aggressively Represent You Or Your Family To Help Prevent A Similar Incident From Happening To Another? While It Cannot Bring Them Back, You Should Be Compensated For Your Loss.

Why Choose Capital Law Firm for Your Wrongful Death Case?

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Should I Hire A Lawyer for My Wrongful Death Case?

Maybe you are the type of person who is hesitant to sue anyone. Still, you could be experiencing pain, suffering, and discomfort, dealing with piles of unexpected medical bills, time off work, and being confused about how to move forward. There are a lot of moving parts to an injury case, both legal and non-legal related. That’s what we’re here for, so you don’t have to deal with them.

Shouldn’t someone pay for what happened? Having a Wrongful Death attorney is, unfortunately, a reality for ensuring you get the best representation for you and your case.

The unexpected death of a loved one is a difficult burden for the family and friends left behind. It becomes even heavier if that death could have been avoided. If it turns out that the death of a person could have been avoided because it was caused by the negligence of another person or party, then a wrongful death suit can be filed by an experienced California wrongful death lawyer from our firm.

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What Our Clients Are Saying

I had an excellent experience with The Capital Law Firm, P.C. after a car accident. They provided outstanding service, were very professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Everything was handled smoothly and stress-free, and in the end, I received a great settlement. I’m truly grateful for their help and would highly recommend them.

Halil Kaplan

Local Guide · 52 reviews · 101 photos

If you’ve been injured in an accident and don’t know who to go to or what to do, you NEED to hire The Capital Law Firm. You don’t pay anything up front, and they fight to get you the maximum settlement possible.

I was rear ended by an UNINSURED driver and didn’t know what to do. Josh, the attorney, was so kind, and Nicole the case manager in handling everything. They made sure to go above and beyond with everything.

I was able to get the medical treatment I needed with no out of pocket costs. They were able to negotiate and reduce my medical bills to get max compensation for me.

So thankful for this amazing firm and all you did for me

Jacqueline Maldonado

Local Guide · 14 reviews · 9 photos

The Best Lawyer ever. Very professional and trustworthy. My first Lawyer didn’t want to fight for me, but JOSH made the impossible Possible. Thank you very much.

Ardit Papa

Local Guide · 30 reviews

I want to very much say thank you to Joshua Zokaeem and his staff for the way my car accident case was handled. I generally am not one to leave reviews but the way my case was handled and the way I was treated was special and far above expectation. From my initial call with their law office – I had the pleasure of talking to attorney Josh. He provided me such a thorough breakdown of what was going to happen along with a few similar cases that he settled. After I forwarded him all the photos and information, he quickly had me set up with a doctor. Both him and his assistant Brittany made sure to check in with me almost every week to see how i was feeling.

After all my visits he got me a settlement that was extremely high in my opinion and I was so happy. They quickly reduced all my medical bills and ambulance bill and I was able to have my check sent to me via overnight delivery. Everyone at his office cares for your case and they literally handled everything and are always easy to reach. Thanks so much to this team they are one of a kind and as advertised.

Stephanie

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What to do if you’ve been injured in an accident:

Report your accident to the appropriate authorities ASAP. Ensure Authorities are contacted and document the scene. Get medical treatment for any injuries you have sustained, don’t “shake it off.” Some injuries, like traumatic brain injuries or internal injuries, can have delayed symptoms. The sooner you can receive medical attention, the better for your health and your case.
Collect as much information as possible. You or someone you trust should attempt to get information from any involved parties. Important information can be the names of all parties involved and any eyewitnesses. If you were in a car crash, get the other driver’s insurance information too.
Take photographs. Photograph the scene, your injuries, the causing factors of the accident, and anything you think may be relevant. If you were injured on someone’s property due to a dangerous condition, take photos of the dangerous condition.
Get copies of all relevant documents. This can include police reports, incident reports, medical documents, and communications with insurance companies.

The more information you have about your case, the stronger your claim will be. If you were injured due to another’s carelessness, contact our experienced California Personal Injury lawyers to learn more about filing a claim.

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What is Wrongful Death?

The legal definition of wrongful death is the death of a person due to the reckless, negligent, or even deliberate act of a person or entity. Such a case has four considerations:

The death of a human being
The death was caused by a person, group of people, organization, or other entity through negligent, reckless, or intentional actions or omissions
The surviving family of the deceased must demonstrate financial suffering caused by the unexpected death of the deceased
The family must appoint a personal representative of the estate of the deceased

In other words, a wrongful death is when what would have been a personal injury leads to a person’s death instead. A personal injury is an injury caused by another person’s negligence. Some examples include car accidents, slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, intentional killings, aviation accidents, deaths due to defective products, dog bites, and many others. If they, or other types of personal injuries, lead to someone’s death, then a wrongful death suit can be filed. A wrongful death suit can also be filed if the victim’s death resulted from intentional misconduct. In such cases, the perpetrator may also face criminal charges related to the death, but a wrongful death suit is separate and different.

Types of Damages in California Wrongful Death Cases

Three types of wrongful death damages can be awarded to survivors of a wrongful death victim. These are economic, non-economic, and punitive damages. Capital Law Firm will evaluate your case to help you fight for what is right.

Determining the Damages in a Wrongful Death Case

There are a lot of factors that are taken into account when determining the damages in a wrongful death case. They include the following:

The Decedent’s Age – The family of a younger person with more earning potential might get a bigger payout than the family of someone closer to retirement age
The Character of the Decedent – If the decedent spent their money responsibly, then their family will usually receive a more significant damage award than someone who was more irresponsible.
The Decedent’s Life Expectancy – The family of someone in good health and who took care of themself is likely to get more than the family of someone in poor health or with a serious medical condition.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

Any of the survivors of the decedent (the person who died) can sue, but a representative on their behalf must file the suit. That representative is generally the executor of the decedent’s estate. In California, the people on whose behalf the representative can file a suit include the following:

The spouse of the decedent
The children of the decedent
The parents of the decedent

Siblings of the decedent and their extended family can file a claim if they were named as the personal representative or guardian of the estate.

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