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Wrongful Death

When negligence or misconduct results in death, it's not just the victim that is harmed. Families suffer, too. Criminal courts can sometimes provide justice, but it is in the civil arena that loved ones can obtain redress for the emotional and financial damage they've been forced to endure. Wrongful death statutes allow spouses, children, and sometimes even parents to bring claims -- and seek compensation -- from the individuals, companies, and organizations that have altered their lives forever.

Like all civil cases, wrongful death claims require certain elements to be present.  In California, plaintiffs must show that:

  • the death was caused by another party's negligent or intentional conduct.
  • surviving family members have suffered the loss of financial support, love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance, and general society previously provided by the deceased.

But winning a wrongful death claim requires something else, too: The skill of an experienced, dedicated attorney.  One who doesn't just understand what can be recovered -- including economic damages, such as the financial contributions the deceased would have made to the family, and noneconomic damages for loss of companionship and affection -- but knows how juries think and vote. A lawyer who can make the best possible case -- and get the best possible results.

At Mary Alexander & Associates, we have more than a quarter of a century of experience making cases and getting results.  We have the resources to take on complicated, high-stakes wrongful death matters -- and the skill and dedication to see them through to the final verdict or settlement.  We are advocates and innovators, leveraging high-tech courtroom exhibits and unrivaled legal skill to win cases -- and provide closure -- for the clients who count on us.

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