Wrongful Death
Compassionate Wrongful Death Attorney in San Diego
If your loved one has died due to the negligence, recklessness, or violence of another, your loss and grief is probably overwhelming. What you may also feel is shock—and rage. Such pointless loss should never happen.
Unfortunately, it does—leaving surviving family behind to face not only the sorrow of the loss of the relationship, but often, also enormous and devastating financial consequences.
If your loved one died as a result of someone else’s carelessness or wrongful conduct, you are entitled to file a compensation claim for wrongful death. An experienced and caring wrongful death attorney in San Diego County, C. Bradley Hallen has over a quarter of a century of experience helping survivors get through the process of seeking fair recovery and damages.
Knowing the Law Is Crucial in Order to Recover Damages
Having a knowledgeable lawyer represent you if you are seeking compensation is important. At the Hallen Law Firm, we understand all of the issues involved in wrongful death cases after a car accident fatality, drunk-driver fatality, or hit and run.
For example:
- Only certain family members are eligible to file a claim, so you should take steps to organize your family’s legal plans as early as possible to prevent conflicting cases that might cause delay.
- If a city, county, state, or municipal government entity was involved in the wrongful death, the Statute of Limitations restricts the time you can file to only six months after the date of death. As difficult as it is, you need to make decisions and take action as soon as possible.
- In California, survivors can only claim wrongful death compensation for loss of financial support and loss of companionship, not for grief or sorrow.
Types of Accidents Eligible for Wrongful Death Claims
The majority of our clients come to us after a family member has been killed in a car accident. However, we also represent many survivors of people killed by:
To contact a wrongful death attorney in San Diego, call or e-mail the Hallen Law Firm. We provide complimentary consultations, Spanish-language legal services, and round-the-clock accessibility. We look forward to helping your family get closure after this tragedy and moving forward again.
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