If someone in your immediate family has recently died and you feel that the death was caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, then you have the legal right to file a wrongful death claim in Chorro, CA.
A wrongful death claim compensates family members for their losses, including:
- The deceased’s lost income
- Lost benefits
- Loss of companionship and comfort
- Funeral and burial expenses
Representatives of the deceased’s estate can also file a survival action to reclaim medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs as well as compensate for the deceased’s suffering.
You can appoint a Chorro, CA wrongful death lawyer to receive assistance in your case, including help filing the necessary paperwork, documenting your claim, and negotiating with insurers.
The Ernst Law Group has represented survivors of wrongful death incidents in the San Luis Obispo area for over 30 years. We work closely with families during their time of most dire need, providing guidance and strategic advice to help them recover financially from their devastating loss.
Learn about your legal options and whether you could have a possible wrongful death case during a free, no-obligation case evaluation with our wrongful death lawyers in Chorro, CA. Call (805) 586-0194 or contact us online to schedule your free appointment now.
Who Can File for Wrongful Death in Chorro, CA?
California’s wrongful death laws (Code of Civil Procedure 377.60) allow for the surviving immediate family members of the deceased to pursue a wrongful death claim. This includes the decedent’s spouse or domestic partner and their children.
Minors who lived in the decedent’s household for at least 180 days and who received one-half or more of their support may also be qualified.
If there are no surviving children but there are surviving grandchildren, they may be qualified.
If there are no surviving immediate family members, the next person in line of intestate succession is qualified.
Individuals who have been designated as the executor of the deceased’s estate by the deceased’s will and/or the State of California are qualified to file a survival action claim, which acts as a personal injury claim on the deceased’s behalf.
