February 18, 2021 | By Greene Broillet & Wheeler
A wrongful death can leave a family reeling emotionally and financially. The knowledge that a loved one’s death could have been prevented had negligent parties acted responsibly can be a heavy burden to bear.
Something that may help families find some peace is filing a wrongful death claim. This legal action not only helps a family recover the funds they need after a provider’s passing, but also holds the responsible parties accountable for their actions.
Learn about four damages you may recover through a wrongful death claim.
A wrongful death claim can help relatives of a decedent recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages compensate loved ones for expenses related to the decedent’s passing that can be verified through bills, receipts, and more. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, compensate loved ones for expenses that cannot be put behind a dollar sign. This may include the loss of the decedent’s love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, and moral support.
Therefore, the four main damages that a wrongful death claim can help you recover include:
If your loved one was killed by the negligent or reckless actions of another, our Los Angeles trial attorneys are here to help. At Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, we have extensive experience in helping clients obtain justice after a loved one’s wrongful death, and we’re here to do the same for you.
Call Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP at (866) 634-4525 to schedule a free consultation.