What Damages Could You Recover?
Wrongful death damages address the losses surviving family members suffer rather than the pain the person who died had experienced. Recoverable losses may include funeral expenses and the financial support the deceased person would likely have provided if they had lived.
A family may also seek compensation for lost companionship and guidance. These losses are personal, and a receipt cannot measure them. Our auto accident attorneys in Los Angeles could use employment records and household evidence to present the full effect of your loved one’s death, and testimony from relatives may provide further support.
In some cases, a separate survival action may be available for losses the deceased person could have pursued before death. Our lawyers could explain whether both wrongful death and survival claims apply and how they differ.
How Do Our Lawyers Investigate a Fatal Crash?
A serious investigation should begin before evidence disappears. Our attorney could investigate your family member’s fatal car wreck in Los Angeles by:
- Obtaining police reports
- Inspecting available vehicles
- Seeking traffic-camera footage or nearby surveillance video
- Analyzing data from an event recorder
Our lawyers could interview witnesses and consult qualified reconstruction professionals if the sequence of the crash is in dispute. Cell phone records may help establish distraction. Toxicology evidence may address impairment. Maintenance documents could reveal a defective vehicle or neglected commercial fleet.
Our investigation could also examine every possible source of liability. The responsible party may be a negligent driver, an employer, or a government entity responsible for a dangerous roadway. Claims against public entities can involve shorter notice rules, so early review is important.
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