Wrongful death is defined as the area of law that seeks to provide compensation to the heirs of a person whose death was caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act or omission by another. Obviously, it is a devastating time for the family, and the tragedy that surrounds such a situation leaves serious emotional scars.

A general rule is that one should not deal with legal issues if there is too much emotion involved, so if someone you love has been killed by someone else, it is imperative that you find and retain a wrongful death attorney immediately. Wrongful death attorney Robert Mansell has been handling these types of claims for decades, and understands the difficulty of such a scenario for the survivors of the person who was wrongfully killed.

General Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim in California

1. C.C.P., Section 377 - "When the death of a person is caused by the wrongful act or negligent of another..."

2. Nature (circumstances that allow for) of the cause of action

• a. Negligence
• b. Intentional wrongful act

3. Those who can bring an action

• a. Only the heirs or dependents of the deceased person can bring suit
• b. Only one joint cause of action can be maintained

4. Damages available: lost love, care, comfort, and support

All cases have Statute of Limitations including actions for wrongful death. What this means is that you only have a limited time to bring a claim against whom or whatever caused the death of your family member. If you wait too long, you may not bring an action. There are issues which can extend the Statute of Limitations in some cases, such as what California law calls "delayed discovery," but what all this should tell you is that you need to contact Mr. Mansell as soon as possible. Call now to speak directly to Robert Mansell at (310) 474-3250, 24/7.

Given his extensive knowledge of the technical elements above, Mr. Mansell will pursue any wrongful death claim to the fullest amount allowed by law. He will make sure that once you agree to have him represent your claim, you can focus on putting your life back together, as difficult as that may be.

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