Losing a loved one because of someone else’s negligence is a heartbreaking experience, and no legal action can truly ease that pain. Still, a wrongful death claim can provide your family with the financial stability and support you need as you begin the difficult path toward healing. If you are facing such a loss, know that you do not have to go through it alone. An experienced Ventura wrongful death lawyer at Swift Justice, Inc. is here to guide you with care, compassion, and dedication. Reach out today to begin discussing your situation with a trusted personal injury attorney.
If your loved one died as a result of an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, our skilled attorney can help determine if you have the right to file a wrongful death claim in Ventura. In your claim, you can seek compensation for your related losses.
The following accidents are closely associated with wrongful death claims:
Our team could investigate the cause of your loved one’s accident to determine who should be held liable.
To bring a wrongful death claim, your loved one must have sustained injuries in an accident that would have supported a personal injury claim if they had lived. This means your family must prove that someone owed your loved one a duty of care for their safety. The other party must have breached this duty of care, which generally means engaging in some form of negligence.
You must prove that the other party’s negligence was the direct cause of the deadly accident, and your family suffered losses as a result. This might seem straightforward, knowing the fatal accident that happened, but you should have an experienced Ventura attorney handling your claim and proving the elements of wrongful death for you.
In California, the decedent’s spouse or domestic partner, children, or grandchildren can file a wrongful death claim. If no one qualifies in any of these categories, the decedent’s parents or siblings may file. They must, however, be eligible to inherit under the state’s laws of intestacy. Contact an attorney well-versed in unjust death cases in Ventura to ensure you qualify for a claim.
In your wrongful death claim, you can seek compensation for the financial and emotional losses you experience as a result of your loved one’s death. These often include:
Remember that you can seek compensation for your intangible losses from a tragic and unexpected death. Loss of care, comfort, and companionship are elements of unwarranted death damages in Ventura, and your attorney can help you calculate the proper value.
Often, filing a survival action may accompany a wrongful death claim, which a Ventura attorney could help you pursue. A survival action addresses the losses your relative suffered from the time of the accident to the time of their death. This can include their final medical expenses as well as their lost earnings across this span of time. You can also seek compensation for the profound physical and emotional pain and suffering they endured as a result of being fatally injured.
At Swift Justice, Inc., our Ventura wrongful death lawyer understands the profound pain that comes with losing a loved one and is honored to stand by your side during this difficult time. While nothing can replace your loss, pursuing a wrongful death claim may provide the financial security and sense of justice your family needs as you begin to heal. We are here to listen, support, and guide you every step of the way. To learn more about how we can help, please reach out to us online or call our firm today.
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