Helping Families Seek Accountability After a Death
After a wrongful death, families face financial decisions and legal questions while grieving. Glendale Law Group helps families in Glendale and throughout Southern California investigate what happened and pursue the compensation California law allows.
Who can bring the claim depends on the family relationship and the requirements of Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60. Eligible claimants can include a surviving spouse or registered domestic partner, children, and descendants of deceased children. Certain other heirs, dependents, and qualifying legal guardians may also be eligible.
We identify the people who must be included, explain how their claims should be coordinated, and determine whether the estate has a separate survival claim.
Establishing What Happened and Who Was Responsible
A fatal vehicle collision, truck crash, or incident involving unsafe property requires a focused investigation. Reports, witness accounts, video, medical information, and records held by the responsible parties can help explain the cause.
We work to preserve that evidence and examine the conduct that contributed to the death. Where technical questions arise, qualified experts can help address the collision, the cause of death, or the financial support the family has lost.
A civil wrongful death claim is separate from a criminal prosecution. Whether criminal charges are filed does not, by itself, decide the civil claim.
Financial Support, Companionship, and the Family’s Loss
A wrongful death claim can address the losses suffered by eligible survivors, including lost financial support, household services, funeral and burial expenses, and the loss of companionship, care, or guidance. The recoverable losses depend on the claimant’s relationship to the person who died and the supporting evidence.
A survival claim preserves certain claims the deceased person could have brought. Medical expenses incurred before death and other losses may belong to that claim. We keep the two types of claims distinct when evaluating damages and the people authorized to pursue them.
Our role is to document these losses thoroughly and explain what can be sought under the law that applies to the case.
Clear Advice Without Adding to the Burden
You should know what information is needed, who will handle the case, and which decisions require your attention. We explain the process and help families address evidence and filing requirements while keeping communication direct and respectful.
Some claims, including those involving public entities, require earlier action. A prompt consultation can identify the deadlines that need attention.
Speak With Us About Your Family’s Situation
Free Wrongful Death Consultation
Contact Glendale Law Group to discuss the circumstances of the death and the family members affected. We will explain who may bring a claim, what information would help the investigation, and the available next steps.