California Wrongful Death Attorneys

Wrongful Death Attorneys in Orange County Recovering from the loss of a family member is one of life's most difficult challenges. Following your loss, the weight of the new responsibilities that rest upon your shoulders may seem too difficult to bear. Our California wrongful death lawyers have assisted more than 6,000 clients since 1978 and have developed a 97.5% success rate while recovering hundreds of millions of dollars for those they represent. They know how to treat clients recovering from debilitating grief, and will give you straight forward answers to help you put your life back on track. Whether you have a wrongful death case or not, you can count on Bisnar and Chase to give you straight forward answers and advice to help you make the best decision for you and your family. If you have lost a loved one as a result of someone's negligence, contact us at 1 (800) 561-4887 today to take advantage of our free professional consultation.

Bisnar and Chase attorneys have represented wrongful death victims across the United States, but their main office is located in Orange County, California. John Bisnar, managing partner, has instilled a passion for justice in every staff member and has set the bar for personal injury law firm standards of excellence across the nation. John speaks at seminars to help other law firms create a similar experience to what we provide at Bisnar and Chase. Brian, senior partner, has achieved unrivalled courtroom success; in the last year alone he has recovered millions of dollars for his clients. In August of 2011, Brian obtained a record-breaking verdict for 24.7 million dollars.

Damages That Can Be Recovered From a Wrongful Death Claim

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:

The loss of the love, companionship, comfort, affection, society, solace, moral support, and (if a spouse is a claimant) consortium of the decedent;
The value of the household services the decedent would have provided in the future, if any, and
The value of the financial support which the claimant would have received from the decedent but for the death.

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:

parents;
then brothers and sisters;
then the children of deceased brothers and sisters;
then grandparents;
and then their lineal descendants

A second group of claimants, which are not covered in the first group are:

putative spouse (a person who can prove that he/she had good faith belief that they were married to the decedent, but were not married by law)
children of putative spouse
stepchildren
and parents of decedent

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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