San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Blog

When another person or party's negligence, carelessness, recklessness or intentional misconduct is the cause of death, family members can file a claim for wrongful death. Wrongful death compensation may be brought for any accidental death. Some of the most common types of fatal accidents that may result in a wrongful death claim include auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, big-rig trucking accidents, and deaths caused by dangerous or defective products. The Solana Beach personal injury attorneys at Estey Bomberger represent victims of wrongful death in Solana Beach and throughout San Diego.

Types of Wrongful Death Compensation

Compensation awarded in a wrongful death claim may include final medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, and economic damages for the loss of financial support provided by the deceased victim. This may include lifetime lost earnings and wages and benefits. Compensation may also be awarded for the loss of services a family member provided - such as cleaning and maintaining the home, or a grandparent providing childcare. In cases involving a death of a child, economic damages may also be awarded for anticipated future earnings the victim would have earned to financially support the family. However, far more significant than the financial loss of a loved one is the loss of companionship. Although in reality no dollar amount can bring a loved one back, substantial non-economic damages may be awarded for loss of comfort and care, companionship and love.

Free San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Consultation

If you have lost a loved one due to an accident that you believe may be caused by someone else's negligent, reckless or intentional actions, contact the Solana Beach accident lawyers at Estey Bomberger today to discuss your potential case and rights to compensation in a wrongful death claim. All consultations are free, and we do not charge any fees unless we recover money for you.