San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyers

Wrongful death cases are complicated and specific. It is critical that you hire a San Diego wrongful death lawyer. If you are the survivor of a loved one in a wrongful death case, you have the right to file a lawsuit for the recovery of three kinds of damages:

• The loss of the love, comfort, companionship, and consortium (if a surviving spouse is a claimant) of the decedent.
• The value of household services that would have been provided by the decedent.
• The value of financial support that has been lost with the decedent's death.

There are only specific people who are allowed to file a wrongful death claim. The first individuals who may file are the surviving spouse, children, and surviving issue of deceased children of the decedent. These people may file together or separately. If there is no one who meets the above criteria, then the following individuals may file a claim:

• The decedent's parents.
• The decedent's brothers and sisters.
• The children of deceased brothers and sisters.
• The decedent's grandparents.
• The grandparents' lineal descendants.

In addition, there is a second group of claimants who MAY be able to file a wrongful death claim:

• A putative spouse, who is a person not married by law but who had a provable good faith belief that he or she was married.
• The children of a putative spouse.
• Stepchildren.

In order for anyone in this second group to file a wrongful death claim, they must prove dependence on the decedent at the time of death.

Finally, a claim may be filed by a minor who lived with the decedent for 180 days prior to death and was dependent on the decedent for a minimum of 50% support when the decedent died.

If you believe you qualify as a claimant in a wrongful death case, you absolutely must hire an experienced San Diego wrongful death attorney. You need to call BISNAR | CHASE. We will take care of all the research and paperwork and answer all of your questions. Call our office today for a free confidential consultation. Our San Diego wrongful death lawyers are waiting to talk to you.

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