Ventura Wrongful Death Lawyers

Wrongful Death Claims

Losing a loved one due to the negligence of another party is a devastating experience, made worse by the fact that you’ll likely suffer significant financial damages, too. To seek justice for your loved one while also bringing yourself financial stability, you can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Call (805) 628-4967 to connect with Crane Flores, LLP and our Ventura wrongful death attorneys.

For more than 50 years of combined practice experience, we have been proudly standing up for the wrongfully injured and those who lost their lives too soon. Thanks to our representation and legal efforts, millions of dollars in recoveries have been secured for our clients and their families. Let us bring that caliber of legal service to your wrongful death claim so you can get closure and focus on just trying to feel a little better tomorrow than you do now.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California

In order to begin a wrongful death claim in California, you need to have had a close relationship with the decedent. Typically, the only people who can file such a claim are:

• Surviving spouses
• Domestic partners
• Children

Under certain circumstances, surviving parents, fiancés and fiancées, and stepchildren may also be able to sue the liable party.

Damages in Wrongful Death Claims

The damages that you might be able to recover in a wrongful death claim include:

• Expenses for the funeral, burial, and related events
• Medical bills associated with the decedent’s final care
• Income the decedent would have earned in their life
• Pain and suffering experienced by decedent and yourself

California Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations

Our Ventura wrongful death attorneys are totally committed to doing all we can to help you manage your wrongful death claim, including representing you in settlement negotiations or litigation, if need be. California only gives you two years to file a wrongful death claim, beginning on the day your loved one passed away.

Do not let too much time go by before you take legal action. All it takes to begin your case and make certain the statute of limitations does not expire is calling (805) 628-4967. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing how we can help guide you through this difficult time.

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