Experienced California Wrongful Death Attorney In Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange And Riverside Counties
If you have suffered the wrongful death of a family member, you need someone you can trust to protect your rights during this difficult time. You want a lawyer who will put your interests first and treat you with compassion.
I am Los Angeles wrongful death attorney Salim N. Turk. At Turk Law Firm, located in Westlake Village and Woodland Hills, I provide experienced personal injury and wrongful death representation to surviving family members throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange and Riverside counties. I have nearly 30 years of experience, including several years spent as a personal injury defense lawyer. I use that experience to my clients’ benefit.
For a free consultation, call 818-962-7586. We can meet in person at either of my offices or remotely.
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Claim?
In California, the primary beneficiaries have first priority. This includes:
- Spouse or registered domestic partner
- Children (biological, adopted or stepchildren)
- Grandchildren, if an adult child is deceased
- Dependent minors such as foster children or wards
Additional beneficiaries include:
- Parents, if there are no children or there is not a spouse/domestic partner
- Siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents or cousins
A personal representative of the estate may file a survival action for the claims of the deceased. It must be filed within two years from the date of the accident or within six months of the death, whichever is later.
It is important to note that in California, you have only two years to file a wrongful death claim. Missing this deadline will likely mean that you cannot recover damages.
Wrongful Death Claims And Survival Actions
A wrongful death claim is meant to compensate the surviving family for their economic and noneconomic losses such as the future loss of the person’s income and benefits, loss of household services and loss of consortium.
Survival actions cover the deceased’s damages if they had not died. This may include lost income, medical bills and, depending on when the death occurred, pain and suffering that occurred before death.
Common Fatal Accident Cases I Handle
You can turn to me after a wrongful death that involved:
- Car accidents, including drunk driving accidents
- Trucking accidents (semis, delivery trucks)
- Motorcycle accidents
- Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
- Workplace accidents, including construction accidents
- Unsafe property accidents, including slip and falls
- Defective products
- Nursing home neglect and abuse
I know how to determine liability and gather evidence to strengthen your case. With my years of experience as a personal injury defense lawyer, I know how the insurance company will try to get you to take a lowball offer. You can be certain that I will fight for the full compensation you need.
Call Today For A Free Consultation With A Los Angeles Car Accident Lawyer
When someone’s negligence causes a fatal injury, you need a fatal accident attorney on your side. Please call me at 818-962-7586 or contact me online for a free consultation.