When You Should Hire Wrongful Death Attorney

Why Hire a Wrongful Death Attorney?

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An attorney who is not mourning the death of a loved

one

can

think

more

clearly

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and

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Los Angeles

wrongful

death

attorney will know how to successfully prove

objectively. ●

A qualified

the claim.

An attorney can take care of the legal matters

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An experienced attorney will know where to

while you mourn the loss of your loved one and

look to find the facts of the case and any

focus on the needs of your family.

necessary witnesses to prove the claim.

An

attorney

has

more

experience

in

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An attorney will help you avoid any statute of

successfully getting you and your family the full

limitation issues, which may ultimately bar you

extent of the compensation that you deserve.

from bringing a claim.

What You Need Prove?

In order to successfully bring a wrongful death claim against the liable party who caused the fatal accident, you need to prove the same case as the deceased victim would need to prove. In other words, you must prove that:

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The defendant owed your loved one a duty of care

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The defendant breached such duty of care

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The breach of such duty was the actual and proximate cause of the death

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The resulting death of your loved one caused you financial damages.

What Damages May Be Recovered?

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Medical costs that your loved one incurred due to injury.

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Loss of your loved one’s income.

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Loss of inheritance from your loved one.

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Loss of love and companionship.

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Loss of consortium.

How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Each state has its own time limit for filing a wrongful death lawsuit, called the statute of limitation. In most cases, a claim must be filed within two years of the date of the wrongful death. However, in some cases this time is shortened. For example, a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit may be required to be filed within 1 year of the date of the death.

Do You Have a Wrongful Death Claim?

Contact our experienced Los Angeles wrongful death attorney today at the Law Offices Samer Habbas.

www.habbaspilaw.com 949.537.2453