When we’re mature adults, we understand that dangers are everywhere. When a drunk person gets behind the wheel, a landlord ignores a fire hazard, or a doctor misdiagnoses a deadly disease, wrongful death can happen. When a loved one is in a fatal accident that was caused by another person, many don’t know where to turn for justice. A wrongful death claim is the way a family can obtain the compensation they need to meet their unexpected expenses and to move on with their lives. An experienced wrongful death attorney can help.

Legally speaking, a “wrongful death” is an accidental death caused by someone else’s negligence. If you lose a family member in this way, please speak to an experienced wrongful death attorney at once. If the victim was your parent, child, or spouse, you probably have legal grounds to file a wrongful death claim. Others (unrelated beneficiaries, for example) in some cases may also have legal grounds to file a wrongful death suit. You may be compensated for your loved one’s pain and suffering; for your own anguish and grief; for medical costs; funeral expenditures; and in some cases, for the loss of future earnings.

If you have a wrongful death claim, contact a good wrongful death lawyer who will fight aggressively for justice for you and your family. If you’ve lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, it’s critical to initiate a lawsuit as promptly as possible. The law imposes a limit on the amount of time you have to file a claim. Speak to an experienced wrongful death attorney and start getting the compensation that you and your family need and deserve. In the San Diego area, if a member of your family has perished in a wrongful death accident, contact wrongful death attorney Gary Sernaker at (858) 509-0188, or email him at Gsernaker@gmail.com to discuss your rights and options under California Law.