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A wrongful death claim can be complicated and particular, which is why it is so important to have an experienced California wrongful death attorney on your side. As the survivor of a loved one, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit for the recovery of the following three kinds of damages:
After a loved one has passed away, there are only certain people who may file a wrongful death claim. First in line are the surviving spouse, children, and surviving issue of deceased children of the decedent. These survivors can file separately or jointly. If these types of claimants do not exist, next in line are the person's:
A second group of claimants, which are not covered in the first group are:
The only way that those qualified under the second group can file a wrongful death claim is if they can prove that they were dependent upon the decedent at the time of death. The final class of claimant is any minor who can prove that they were a resident of the decedent's household for 180 days prior to the death and that they were dependent upon the decedent for at least 50% of their support at the time of death. To determine if you are eligible in any category to file a wrongful death claim, it is important to have a knowledgeable attorney on your side. By hiring a California wrongful death attorney from Bisnar Chase, you can be assured that we will take care of all the paperwork, research, and answer all of your questions. Please call our office for your free and confidential consultation with one of our Southern California wrongful death lawyers. We can help you answer any questions and tell you how to handle the case.
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