Losing a loved one as a result of someone else\u2019s negligence is an experience that can upend your life and lead to an uncertain future. Ultimately, no amount of compensation will ever bring your loved one back to you, but obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled can help you and your family on your journey toward healing.<\/p>\n
If you lost a loved one in an accident, discuss your claim with an experienced Fontana wrongful death lawyer. At Attorney Jeff Injury Lawyers, our firm is committed to your family\u2019s well-being during a difficult time. Reach out to our compassionate team of Fontana injury attorneys<\/a> today.<\/p>\n Nearly any kind of serious accident can lead to a wrongful death claim, but some of the most common varieties include the following:<\/p>\n Liability for wrongful death claims is established in much the same way that it is in personal injury claims, which means that the following four elements must be present:<\/p>\n In wrongful death claims, wrongdoing on the part of the at-fault party can take any of the following forms:<\/p>\n Negligence in wrongful death claims is established in accordance with the evidence just like in personal injury claims. Evidence can come from:<\/p>\n In California, you have only two years from the date of your loved one\u2019s death \u2013\u00a0not from the date of the accident that ultimately led to their death \u2013\u00a0to file your wrongful death claim.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to put this time constraint into careful perspective. The emotional upheaval that comes with losing a loved one to someone else\u2019s negligence can be difficult to move past, and two years can slip by in a painful blur.<\/p>\n Failing to file your claim prior to this deadline can bar you from recovering your losses. It\u2019s in your best interest to reach out soon after a fatal accident to start your claim.<\/p>\n In the State of California, only specific survivors of the decedent can file wrongful death claims, including:<\/p>\n If the decedent has none of the above survivors, the person who is their next of kin can file the wrongful death claim.<\/p>\n Wrongful death claims proceed much like personal injury claims. Because your loved one succumbed to the injuries they sustained, you \u2013 as the survivor \u2013 can seek compensation on their behalf.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to note that these losses are calculated in relation to either the decedent or the involved survivor\u2019s life expectancy \u2013 whichever is shorter.<\/p>\n Further, life expectancy is a matter for the jury to determine \u2013 in relation to a wide range of variables that include:<\/p>\n The economic damages you can seek compensation for in your wrongful death claim include all the following:<\/p>\n Non-economic damages refer to those losses that cannot readily be assigned a value, but that are, nonetheless, considerable losses. Examples include:<\/p>\n California puts no limits \u2013 other than requiring a reasonable determination that is predicated on the available evidence \u2013 on non-economic damages, and it only recently added pain and suffering to survivors\u2019 compensable losses.<\/p>\n At Attorney Jeff Injury Lawyers<\/a>, our compassionate Fontana wrongful death attorneys dedicate their practice to valued clients like you. We are humbled by your decision to rely on us to advocate for your family. Begin your wrongful death claim by contacting us online<\/a> or calling us at 888-970-5729 today.<\/p>\n Yes, you can seek compensation for your emotional losses in your wrongful death claim.<\/p>\n<\/div> You should work closely with a seasoned attorney, leave the communication with the insurance company to your attorney, follow your doctor\u2019s orders carefully, and take a break from social media.<\/p>\n<\/div> No, your attorney will receive a prearranged percentage of your settlement only after the matter has been successfully resolved.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div>Accidents that Cause Wrongful Deaths in Fontana<\/h2>\n
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How Is Liability for a Wrongful Death Established?<\/h2>\n
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How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?<\/h2>\n
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?<\/h2>\n
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Compensation in Wrongful Death Claims<\/h2>\n
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Economic damages<\/h3>\n
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Learn More About Filing for Wrongful Death<\/h2>\n
Wrongful Death Claim FAQs<\/h2>\n
Will my pain and suffering be considered in my wrongful death claim?<\/h3>
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