Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
Seeking Justice After a Tragic Loss
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct is devastating. Families not only face emotional grief but also financial instability. California law allows surviving family members to pursue justice through wrongful death and survival actions—two legal remedies designed to provide accountability, compensation, and a path toward healing.
Understanding the Two Types of Claims
Wrongful Death Claim
Filed by close family members such as a spouse, children, or dependents, this claim seeks compensation for losses like love, companionship, emotional support, and funeral expenses.
Survival Action
Brought by the estate of the deceased, this claim addresses damages the victim personally suffered before death—such as medical bills, lost earnings, and pre-death pain or suffering.
Time-Sensitive Damages
California currently allows recovery for pre-death pain and suffering in cases filed between January 1, 2022, and January 1, 2026—making prompt legal action essential.
Punitive Damages for Misconduct
In cases involving gross negligence or intentional wrongdoing, courts may award punitive damages to punish the offender and deter similar behavior in the future.
The Purpose and Power of These Actions
Injuries from vehicle accidents can be severe and life-changing. Victims may experience broken bones, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, internal bleeding, or chronic pain affecting their personal and professional life. We collaborate with medical professionals to assess the full scope of injuries, including future care and rehabilitation needs, aiming to recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and long-term care.
Compassionate Legal Representation
Our firm understands the sensitivity of wrongful death cases and handles them with care, respect, and dedication. We work on a contingency-fee basis—meaning you owe no attorney’s fees unless we recover compensation for you. Our mission is to ease your burden and guide your family toward justice, peace, and stability.