Irvine Wrongful Death Attorney

Has a family member died in an accident?

A wrongful death claim arises when a person is killed due to the negligence, recklessness or intentional conduct of another.  Most commonly this occurs in serious motor vehicle accidents but is also possible in plane, train and swimming pool accidents or fires.  The families are due compensation for their loss. If you have experienced the loss of loved through negligence, you are urged to contact a personal injury attorney in Irvine experienced in filing wrongful death claims.

Damages for Wrongful Death Claims

The spouse and dependents of the deceased are entitled to recover their losses from the accident.  This would include loss of future financial support and expected gifts, household services, companionship and affection, and all current and future economic and non-economic damages.  In a wrongful death action, the spouse and dependents may also recover the cost of burial expenses and funeral expenses.  Family members may also claim emotional distress in most cases.

If the decedent survives the accident for a while, however briefly, or property damage occurred before his death, a claim for additional damages may be made on behalf of his estate.  The estate may sue for damages the decedent could have sued for himself had he survived including medical expenses, pain and suffering and punitive damages. 

Wrongful Death Claims Attorney in Irvine

Attorney Steven Mehr provides aggressive representation to clients with wrongful death claims in the Irvine, California area.  Our firm has over 40 years combined legal experience and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.  Some of our attorneys have been recognized as "Super Lawyers."  We understand that you are going through bereavement and may not want to deal with legal action at this time.  You need to consider though that at some point your family may seriously need the compensation that a wrongful death action provides. Quick contact with our firm will enable us to secure vital evidence and contact witnesses before memories fade.

Contact an Irvine wrongful death attorney from the firm now for a free consultation.