Who Can File Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Oakland?
Attorneys from Van Blois & Associates in Oakland provide information about the legal grounds for pursuing a wrongful death claim. If a loved one has suffered fatal injuries in an accident or incident that may have resulted from the intentional act of another or from their negligence then you may have the basis for an Oakland wrongful death lawsuit.
In California relatives and dependants of the deceased may file wrongful death claims. This includes:
- Spouse
- Domestic Partner
- Children
- Grandchildren if their related parent is deceased
- Parents
- Brothers and Sisters
- Children of Brothers and Sisters if their related parent is deceased
- Grandparents
- Descendants
- Dependant Minors
Certain relationships take precedence over others in filing wrongful death claims and who fits the definition of specific categories can be open to interpretation so it is best to check with an attorney who is familiar with Oakland wrongful death lawsuits before proceeding. The accidental death lawyers at Van Blois & Associates can give you expert advice and guidance in this area.
The compensation awarded from Oakland injury lawsuits varies widely. And in the case of accidental deaths there are many factors that go into the calculation of any damage award. Catastrophic injuries to a loved one cause many types of financial and emotional damages to the survivors. Your wrongful death lawsuit needs to cover the full scope of your current and future damages. The experienced team of skillful personal injury lawyers that you will work with at Van Blois & Associates will make sure you get your full and just compensation from your wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death, in and of itself, is tragedy enough. But the times of pain and loss ahead should not be made more difficult by financial hardship.
