A person who dies as a result of the misconduct or negligence of another is the victim of a "wrongful death."  A wrongful death can be commited by an individual, a company, or any organization.  A lawsuit for wrongful death belongs not to the victim, however, but to the surviving heirs, typically the immediate family members such as a spouse, children, or parents.  Walton Law Firm has litigated many wrongful death cases.

Under California law, a claimant for wrongful death must establish the following elements:

• There must be a death of a human being;
• The death must be caused by negligent or intentional conduct;
• The surviving heirs have suffered a loss of support, love, houshold assistance, comfort, etc. that was provided previously by the individual who died.
  

Wrongful death cases in California allow the heirs to recover damages for both economic loss, such as the financial assistance the decedent would have provided but for the death, and non-ecomomic loss, which can best be described by the emotional impact the loss has caused. 

Walton Law Firm has handled numerous claims of wrongful death, and fully understands the serious and solemn nature of these cases. If you have questions about a wrongful death matter, please submit your confidential question online, or call Walton Law Firm for a free and private consultation. We can be reached toll free at (866) 607-1325 or locally at (760) 607-1325.