Wrongful Death

It helps to know how wrongful death cases work. Wrongful death lawsuits are civil claims (known as “torts”) brought against an individual, entity, or multiple parties who are accused of causing a person’s preventable death due to their negligence or intentional misconduct.

• Fatal car accidents
• Commercial truck accidents
• Dangerous property conditions
• Preventable explosions or fires
• Construction accidents, including falls or falling objects
• Fatal bicycle or pedestrian accidents

If you are an immediate family member or next of kin of someone who was wrongfully killed by someone else, you may be entitled to sue for wrongful death in California and Nevada. A civil wrongful death claim is different, however, than criminal responsibility. The State of California and the State of Nevada is required to criminally prosecute anyone who has broken a law or laws resulting in someone else’s death. This could be anything from a murder charge to negligent homicide. That is why each case is unique and each case must be carefully handled.

Westside Law Group can help you better understand how wrongful death and survival actions work in California and Nevada, and assist you in taking the appropriate steps toward a financial recovery. Call or email us today to talk more about how we cane help you with your wrongful death claim.