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Have you lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident in Camarillo, and you are seeking retribution and compensation for your loss? Find out more on wrongful death accidents, and how our experienced wrongful death attorneys can assist you legally.
A wrongful death accident in Camarillo is a death caused as a result of the recklessness and negligence of another person or entity and guilty parties are held liable, both criminally and civilly. The criminal case is pursued separately from the wrongful death civil claim and surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Losing a loved one as a result of a wrongful death accident can be devastating and while no amount of money can bring back your loved one, a wrongful death attorney can help you seek retribution and compensation for the emotional harm caused by the actions of the at-fault party, loss of companionship, the loss of support which your loved one may have provided.
Holding the at-fault party responsible may help provide a sense of closure. Here, at Bojat Law Group, we are committed to assisting you with the legal assistance needed to ensure your claim, and ensure you get the maximum settlement you deserve.
A wrongful death lawsuit is a type of civil legal action that can be filed by the survivors of a deceased person who died as a result of the negligence or wrongful acts of another person or entity. A “wrongful death lawsuit” is only applicable where the deceased person in actuality, died as a result of another person’s negligence.
Certain wrongful death cases are filed based on behavior that is subject to criminal charges. When this is the situation, the two cases will be pursued separately and independently. There does not have to be a criminal conviction before a wrongful death lawsuit can be pursued, as some types of negligent behaviors or conducts can serve as a sufficient basis for filing such a lawsuit regardless of any alleged or proven criminal liability.
Here are the common types of wrongful death cases:
California laws prevent just anyone from filing a wrongful death claim. Here is the list of people who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in Camarillo.
Children who have lost their biological or adoptive parents in a wrongful death accident in Camarillo may file a claim. Minors who have lived with the deceased for a minimum of 180 days, and relied upon them for financial support before the death, may also file a claim.
Even stepchildren who can prove that they were dependent on the deceased financially at the time of death may file a claim for wrongful death.
The surviving spouse of the deceased victim has a right to file a wrongful death claim.
Domestic partners who relied on the deceased financially may also file a wrongful death lawsuit.
Parents who have lost their minor or adult child in a wrongful death accident have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Parents also have the right to seek compensation, if they can demonstrate they were dependent on their child financially.
If there is no child, spouse, or parent surviving the deceased, under California intestacy laws, other family members deemed as heirs have the right to file a claim. The more distant the familial relationship is, the harder it will be to file a wrongful death claim.
The following are the extent of losses that a survivor may be able to receive compensation for in a wrongful death lawsuit.