Dealing with the loss of a loved one is always hard. When you lose someone dear to you because of another person’s wrongdoing, your grief can be combined with anger and frustration.
At Jacoby & Meyers, our compassionate wrongful death attorneys understand that no amount of money can compensate you for your loss. However, holding the responsible party liable can help you move forward.
Likewise, financial compensation can help ease some of the worries caused by your loved one’s death. If you have lost a loved one due to another party’s fault, you may have the right to seek compensation.
We have over 50 years of experience protecting the rights of wrongful death clients and getting them the money they need and deserve. Let us do the same for you.
Call us at (408) 341-6883 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We will listen to your story, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you take the next steps to get justice.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death is a death caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another party. In California, certain family members have a right to seek damages for their losses by filing a wrongful death claim.
Generally, the parties who can file a California wrongful death claim could include the surviving spouse, children, stepchildren, parents, and others who were financially dependent on the deceased person. You must seek the advice of an experienced wrongful death attorney to know whether you have the right to file a claim.
What is a Survival Action?
Many people confuse wrongful death and survival actions. A wrongful death claim seeks to compensate the surviving family members for their losses. A survival action is a personal injury claim the deceased could have filed before their death.
For example, if a person is in a car accident and survives for some time before dying, an action exists for the damages the person sustained from the accident. California law provides that the deceased person’s representative or successor in interest.
How Long Do I Have to File a Santa Cruz Wrongful Death Claim?
In general, the statute of limitations for filing a California wrongful death suit is two years from the date of death. There are some exceptions to the two-year deadline, and you should seek the advice of an experienced Santa Cruz wrongful death attorney to determine your filing deadline.
Get the Help of an Experienced Santa Cruz Wrongful Death Attorney
If you have lost a loved one due to another person’s fault, you may have a right to seek compensation for your damages.
While no amount of money can make up for the loss of someone dear to you, compensation can help with some of the financial burdens caused by the death of your loved one.
You should seek the advice of an experienced Santa Cruz wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. There are deadlines for filing your claim.
Additionally, important evidence to prove your case can be lost or diminished over time, so your attorney will want to promptly identify and gather the evidence to help build your strongest case.
The wrongful death attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have decades of experience helping wrongful death clients recover the maximum possible compensation so that they can move forward with their lives. We want to do the same for you.
Call us at (408) 341-6883 or complete the brief form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation. We will listen with compassion, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to get you the recovery you deserve.
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