Wrongful Death Lawyer San Diego
Holding Responsible Parties Accountable For The Loss Of Your Loved One
There is no way to describe the pain of losing a loved one. When your loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you may file a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf. While no amount of compensation can make up for the loss of your family member, it can help you move forward and secure your financial future.
Helping You Understand The Wrongful Death Claims Process
Surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim to recover compensation for:
- Medical expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost income
- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship and affection
In California, the deceased individual’s surviving spouse, children and parents can file a wrongful death lawsuit. If the deceased has no surviving family members, the executor of their estate can file the claim on their behalf.
You only have two years from the date of the death to file a claim, so it is vital that you contact an experienced wrongful death attorney as soon as possible to get started on your case. If the accident involves a public entity, such as the city of San Diego or the state of California, you only have six months to file a lawsuit.
Let Us Help You Shoulder The Legal Burden
Wrongful Death FAQs
Can AK Injury Law Firm afford to take on a complex or expensive case?
Yes. We advance every cost your case needs, including accident reconstruction, medical and economic experts, depositions and court filing fees, and we prepare every case to go to trial if the insurer will not pay fairly. You pay nothing up front, and if we do not win, you owe nothing: no attorney fee and no repayment of costs. We have recovered millions of dollars for injured clients, though past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See our recent results.
Will I work directly with the attorney?
Yes. AK Injury Law Firm is a boutique firm, and Dr. Azadeh Keshavarz personally handles every case. You can reach her directly, and a dedicated case manager helps with day-to-day questions.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in California?
A surviving spouse or domestic partner, children and, in some cases, other family members who depended on the person can bring the claim (Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60).
How long does a family have to file?
Generally two years from the date of death (Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1). Claims involving a government agency usually require a claim within six months (Government Code section 911.2).
What damages can a family recover?
Families may recover funeral and burial costs, the financial support the person would have provided, and the loss of love, companionship and guidance. A separate survival action can recover certain losses the person suffered before death.
How does AK Injury Law Firm handle these cases?
We handle the investigation and the insurers so the family can grieve. See our results and contact us for a free, confidential consultation.
Dr. Azadeh Keshavarz, Esq
Founder/Managing Attorney
Bilingual - English I Spanish
