Orange County Wrongful Death Attorney

Wais Azami is a great wrongful death attorney in California. We specially cater to the residents of Garden Grove, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Westminster, Tustin and Huntington Beach. We are centrally-located to all courts in OC and most LA courts. We don’t give up on any cases until it’s over.

Serving clients in L.A., O.C. and Inland Empire

The death of a parent, spouse, registered domestic partner, or child is a devastating event. Attorney Azami can help you during this traumatic time. We know that you not only need time to mourn your loss, but also want to hold the negligent people responsible for your loved one’s untimely passing.

Wrongful death occurs when a negligent or careless person, company or agency causes the death of another. Whether you lost someone because of hazardous work conditions, a defective airbag in a vehicle or a medical negligence, the wrongful death attorney, Wais Azami, will fight for compensation.

Call our Garden Grove office today to schedule your free consultation.

What is Wrongful Death in California?

Legally, wrongful death occurs when a person dies because of the negligence or misconduct of another person or party. This means, if someone had a duty to act in a certain manner or not do something in a certain manner, and they failed due to their negligence (carelessness), then they would be responsible for the pain and suffering caused. California wrongful death laws apply in some of the following situations:

• Fatal auto accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Premises liability (injuries in homes or on private property)
• Defective or Dangerous Products
• Work Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Defective machinery

Whenever the court could find a reasonable person should have acted differently than the negligent party, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit.

The wrongdoer’s intent in his or her actions does not matter. A negligent act does not require ill will or evil intent. We only need to prove that the wrongdoer failed to act with reasonable care, that amount of care that a reasonable person would have used to avoid injury or death to himself or to others. The legal responsibility to pay for their actions and the damages they have caused stems from not following their duty as a reasonable person to use care.

Who has the right to file a wrongful death claim in California?

California law says only specific people may file a claim. Usually only the decedent’s surviving family may file a claim;

• A surviving spouse or domestic partner
• Any surviving children
• Any surviving family members, including parents and siblings.

Step-children are also entitled to file a wrongful death claim.

What can be recovered in California for a wrongful death?

What can be recovered in a wrongful death claim?

• Any and all medical expenses to care for the decedent right before his or her death.
• Any post-life expenses, such as burial and funeral funds.
• Lost wages, that members of the family who were dependent upon the deceased person could have expected to receive during the deceased person’s life including any estimated earnings the decedent would have accumulated were they still alive.
• Damages for loss of financial support.
• Damages for loss of love, care, comfort, companionship, physical and moral support, and intimate sexual relations in the case of a lost spouse.

How long do you have to file a claim for wrongful death?

While medical malpractice cases have shorter statutes of limitations, wrongful death claims like other personal injury claims have a 2-year statute of limitations. If you do not file a lawsuit before the 2 year mark, you could lose your right to file a claim permanently.

Since time is of the essence, and we’ll need time to investigate your claim, it’s best not to delay. We can be reached at (714) 321-9999 or you can click here to schedule a free consultation.