In Need of a Wrongful Death Lawyer?

At National Injury Help, our San Diego wrongful death lawyers fully understand the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is emotionally overwhelming. Family members are often left with intense grief, sorrow, and a sense of injustice, particularly when the death of their loved one was preventable and caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct. In California, wrongful death is defined as a death that is caused by the wrongful act or negligence of another party. This legal concept allows the surviving family members or the estate of the deceased to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation for the losses they have incurred as a result of the death.

The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to provide financial relief to those who were dependent on the deceased and to hold the responsible party accountable for their actions. We help ensure our clients pursue both. We understand that no amount of money will bring your loved one back, but it may give you and your family the time you need to grieve.

We represent families who have lost their loved ones in San Diego County, throughout California, and nationwide. With our experience and exceptional client focus, you can be confident that you are in good hands. Our tenacity and attention to detail are vital in maximizing your recovery. Our attorneys and co-counsel partners have collected hundreds of millions of dollars for injured people, and we want to help you, too. To us, you are more than a client; you are a person who deserves to be treated with dignity and respect throughout your legal journey while we seek justice for the loved one you’ve lost.

 

Understanding the Wrongful Death Occur in San Diego, California

National Injury Help has been serving clients as wrongful death lawyers for decades, and it may surprise people to find out just how many people in the country may need this type of help every year. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 120,000 people in the country are killed accidentally on an annual basis. Not all of these people lose their lives in accidents caused by others, but that is a lot of pain and loss to overcome.

Contact our San Diego wrongful death lawyers today to discuss your story during a free, no-obligation telephone consultation; no office visit is required.

What are the critical elements of wrongful death in California?

Wrongful death often leaves family members with unanswered questions about how and why the tragedy occurred. This uncertainty and anger towards the responsible party can make the grieving process more complicated and prolonged. We want to help.

To proceed with a wrongful death claim in California, we must establish the following critical elements:

Death of a Person:

There must be the death of a human being.

Caused by Negligence or Intentional Harm:

The death must have been caused by another party’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. This can include the following situations where the defendant’s actions directly led to the death.

  • Bicycle Accidents.
  • Boating Accidents.
  • Car Accidents.
  • Construction Accidents.
  • Dog Bite Injuries.
  • Motorcycle Accidents.
  • Pedestrian Accidents.
  • Rideshare Accidents.
  • Truck Accidents.

    Surviving Family Members:The lawsuit must be brought by eligible surviving family members, which typically include:

  • Spouse or Domestic Partner.
  • Children

If there is no surviving spouse, domestic partner, or children, then:

  • The deceased’s parents, siblings, or other individuals are entitled to the deceased’s property by intestate succession.
  • Financially dependent putative spouse, stepchildren, or parents.

    Monetary Damages:

  • The surviving family members must have suffered financial or emotional losses due to the death. This can include loss of financial support, companionship, funeral and burial expenses, and emotional suffering.

By establishing these elements and presenting a solid case, our wrongful death clients can seek compensation for their financial and emotional losses, aiming to achieve some measure of justice for the untimely death of their loved ones.

Finding a genuinely client-focused wrongful death lawyer is essential for prioritizing your needs and interests throughout your case. During your first meeting, our client-focused wrongful death lawyers in San Diego will listen attentively, ask detailed questions about your case, and show genuine interest in your well-being and concerns—because we genuinely care.

If our attorneys are the right fit for your wrongful death claim, you will only pay our legal fees if we win your case. That is a promise. Contact us today to learn more about our approach to producing client results.

What Type of Damages Can Eligible Family Members Pursue During a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

Outside of the significant emotional hardship family members suffer when losing a loved one to negligence, many families rely on the deceased for financial support. The loss of income can lead to significant financial strain, making it challenging to cover daily living expenses, mortgage or rent payments, and future educational costs for children.

During a wrongful death claim in California, our clients may be eligible to pursue:

  • Economic Damages: These include financial contributions the deceased would have made to the family, loss of benefits or gifts, funeral and burial expenses, and the value of household services the deceased would have provided.
  • Non-Economic Damages: These include the loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, moral support, and the loss of enjoyment of sexual relations for a spouse or partner.

At National Injury Help, our San Diego wrongful death attorneys represent clients on a contingency basis, so we do not ask for any upfront money. We only get paid if we win your case and collect money for you and your family.

We start with a free, no-obligation telephone consultation; no office visit is required. This gives the families of those who lost their loved ones to negligence the opportunity to tell their stories and learn more about our law firm and how we can help without paying any upfront fees.

We also focus on the following practice areas:

Contact Our Skilled Wrongful Death Attorneys in San Diego, California for Help Today

At National Injury Help, professionalism is the cornerstone of our legal practice. We believe in honesty about your case’s strengths and weaknesses and avoiding making unrealistic promises.Our track record, client reviews, and testimonials attest to our responsiveness, attentiveness, and success in achieving favorable client outcomes in San Diego, California, and nationwide.

Contact us today to learn how we can help with your critical wrongful death claim so you can focus on your recovery while we handle your claim, leaving no detail to chance.

National Injury Attorneys, an Arizona law firm holding an alternative business structure license, has extended its legal services to San Diego, California. In association with the local co-counsel, San Diego-based attorney David Hiden, they are now equipped to handle single-event wrongful death cases in this region, providing comprehensive legal representation within the jurisdiction of California.