Why Should I File a Wrongful Death Claim?

When a loved one passes away due to the negligence of another person, it can be extremely difficult to cope with their sudden departure. Following such an abrupt loss, many are left with the decision of whether or not to file a wrongful death suit. While nothing can ever quite compensate for the hurt of losing your loved one, filing a lawsuit can provide several benefits to the survivors of the decedent.

• The first reason to file a wrongful death claim is that the settlement from a successful wrongful death suit can bring much needed financial relief
• for the deceased person’s family. Depending on the specific circumstances regarding your loved one’s passing, compensation will vary.
• Damages that can be sought include:
• funeral expenses
• medical bills related to the decedent’s passing
• Lost wages that would have been earned

In some particularly egregious negligence cases, punitive damages can be pursued as a means of punishing the wrongful party, totaling in the tens of thousands of dollars.

In addition to monetary benefits, filing a wrongful death lawsuit is a symbolic honoring of the victim’s life by discouraging others from making the same mistakes. If successful, the claim can lead others to be more careful with their actions and ensure that the company or person responsible is held accountable for their negligence. In product liability scenarios, safer products and procedures can be put in place as a result of being found liable, saving future lives from suffering the same fate as your loved one.

If your loved one has recently passed away under preventable circumstances, contact a Los Angeles wrongful death attorney from Mansell Mansell Ayala + Villaneda as soon as possible. With more than 90 years of combined legal experience and three consecutive Super Lawyers® inclusions, our firm is eager to compassionately and swiftly handle your case.

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