Long Beach Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful Death Cases in Long Beach, CA

When someone is killed because of the negligent or reckless actions of another, it wreaks devastation on the family that they left behind. McGee, Lerer & Associates has helped many families following an unexpected death in a family resulting from an accident. We work closely with clients and provide professional legal services on a personal level. We understand how difficult times can be following a death in a family.

What Qualifies as Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death is defined as when an individual is killed as a result of another person's (or entity's) negligence or recklessness.

In some cases a wrongful death claim may be filed in addition to a criminal charges. While these two claims are completely different, a criminal conviction can often help with winning a wrongful death claim in civil court.

In order to win a wrongful death claim, you (the plaintiff) must be able to prove that:

• Your loved one was owed a "duty of care" by the responsible party
• The party responsible for your loved one's death failed to uphold that duty of care
• The responsible party's failure to uphold their duty directly resulted in your loved one's death

To learn more about what kind of compensation you may be eligible for following your loved one's death, keep reading.

Common Causes of Wrongful Death

Accidents that claim the lives of individuals can include:

• Automobile accidents
• DUI accidents
• Big rig accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Dog maulings
• Swimming pool accidents

Attorney Dan McGee and Attorney Catherine Lerer represent clients in wrongful death lawsuits and seek monetary compensation beyond the offers of insurance companies.

Wrongful Death Compensation

No legal action can bring back a beloved family member killed in an accident, but monetary compensation may relieve some of the financial hardship experienced by the remaining family members.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

The surviving parents, children, spouses, or siblings may desire to pursue a wrongful death action against those responsible for the accident. Wrongful death lawsuit can be emotional and require an experienced attorney who can protect the interests of clients while dealing with insurance companies.

However, it is still important to pursue this lawsuit as it will not only hold the guilty individual responsible for what they have done, but it could ensure that the same thing does not happen to another victim.

Compassionate Representation from a Wrongful Death Attorney in Long Beach

Our goal is to help clients receive maximum compensation for the pain and suffering caused by a sudden death in a family. If you have found yourself in this situation, please do not hesitate to contact our team of professionals. We understand just how difficult these types of situations are and so do our utmost to walk with families throughout the entire case.

By taking care of all the legal requirements, families can focus on themselves during this time. No amount of financial assistance will be able to bring healing to the family, but it could take away the added financial burden which could be placed on the family. We offer a free case evaluation so that you can tell us about the details of your wrongful death case quickly and easily.