Wrongful Death

If you have suffered the wrongful death of an immediate family member in an accident such as a motor vehicle accident or fatal motorcycle collision, then you may be eligible to bring an action to recover compensation and damages under California law. At the Law Offices of Baron J. Drexel, we assist family members with claims for the wrongful death of a loved one. Contact our wrongful death attorney to schedule a free initial consultation.
To bring a wrongful death action, survivors must meet a few conditions, including:
death must have been caused by another’s negligence or misconduct;
surviving family members, usually spouse, children or parents, must be suffering financial hardship as a result of the death;
there must be a personal representative for the deceased’s estate.
Wrongful death claims, especially those resulting from highway fatalities, are sometimes preceded by injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, coma, paralysis, and multiple organ failure. The expenses resulting from the treatment of these conditions may also be part of a wrongful death claim.
The survivors may also request compensation for the loss of support, loss of benefits such as insurance and pensions, loss of inheritance, loss of companionship, and punitive damages. To determine what may be claimed in a wrongful death case, it is important to speak with a knowledgeable wrongful death attorney as soon as possible.
Wrongful death can be caused by any act of negligence, misconduct, or carelessness, but some common accidents resulting in wrongful death claims include:
medical malpractice
fatal car accident
airplane accidents
accidental exposure to chemicals
motor vehicle accidents caused by drunk drivers
pedestrians hit by automobiles or trucks
suicide resulting from psychiatric malpractice
accidents occurring during a supervised activity, such as at school, or at a health club
At the Law Office of Baron J. Drexel, our attorney has experience with numerous wrongful death cases, and will use that experience to secure the best possible outcome for your wrongful death claim. Contact a wrongful death attorney, in Santa Clara County, at the Law Offices of Baron J. Drexel to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss filing a claim.