Wrongful Death

Ventura County Wrongful Death Attorney

When an individual dies as the result of another person’s negligence or reckless conduct, his or her family is legally entitled to receive compensation for their loss. If you have recently lost a loved one due another person’s negligence, it is important that you file a wrongful death claim as soon as possible. Failure to do so may waive your right to recover damages.

Wrongful death laws were established to protect husbands, wives, children, parents, relatives, and other dependents. Under California wrongful death law, the decedent’s spouse, children, heirs, and dependents are entitled to receive compensation for both their economic and non-economic suffering. Economic losses include:

• Funeral expenses
• Medical expenses
• Estate planning
• Loss of benefits (i.e. insurance, pension, 401K, etc.)
• Lost wages or earnings
• Lost future earnings
• Financial support
• Household assistance
• Prospective inheritances

Non-Economic losses include:

• Love
• Care
• Comfort
• Guidance
• Supervision
• Grief
• Suffering
• Companionship
• Moral support
• Protection

There are a variety of circumstances that commonly cause wrongful death, such as slip and fall accidents, medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, exposure to hazardous chemicals or materials, and defective products or machinery.

In order to successfully file a wrongful death claim, you must prove that the decedent’s death was caused by another person’s negligent behavior, and that you are going to face severe financial hardship in the future. Stuart Sherman, Attorney at Law, is well-versed in this area of personal injury law, and utilize highly effective strategies in order to secure favorable results for our clients.

Contact our Ventura County Wrongful Death Lawyer

If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident, it is important to hire an attorney who is well-versed in this complex area of the law. Mr. Sherman has successfully helped many families obtain the financial compensation they deserve. We understand that these are incredibly difficult times for the entire family. Stuart Sherman, Attorney at Law, is very respectful of his clients’ feelings, and give each client the compassionate and personalized attention they deserve.

Stuart Sherman, Attorney at Law, is dedicated to providing quality legal representation to individuals located throughout the San Fernando Valley, Ventura County, Oxnard, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks. If you are in need of an experienced attorney who is passionate about helping the people they represent, contact Mr. Sherman today for your free consultation at (818) 706-3790.