Compassionate Wrongful Death Attorneys Helping Families In California And Nationwide

The loss of a loved one due to another’s negligence is a tragic and devastating experience. If you’re a surviving family member, you’re likely overcome with grief and even anger at the injustice toward your loved one. You may worry about the impact their death will have on your life, including emotional and financial burdens.

At Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell LLP, we understand the pain you’re going through and that filing a claim won’t bring your loved one back. However, we believe a wrongful death claim helps family members seek justice by holding the negligent party accountable. With our guidance, you may find some peace to move forward after your loss.

Aggressively Pursuing Wrongful Death Claims

If your loved one died in a California car accident, trucking collision or other personal injury incident, you need a tough and experienced lawyer on your side. Our team has skillfully navigated wrongful death claims for years and built strong cases that can help you recover compensation for:

• Medical bills
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of income
• Loss of companionship
• Pain and suffering
• Counseling

A wrongful death claim in California can be filed by the deceased’s surviving spouse, domestic partner, children or grandchildren. We will help you prepare a solid claim by reviewing all the details of the case and performing a thorough investigation.

Navigating The Wrongful Death Claims Process In California

If you pursue a wrongful death claim, you should familiarize yourself with the process. Our wrongful death lawyers will guide you through the following steps:

• Initial consultation – In your initial consultation with one of our lawyers, we will take the time to learn your story and the accident that resulted in your loved one’s death. We will review your case and determine the next steps while answering any questions you might have about the process. We will take care of any legal details while you focus on grieving your loss.
• Investigation – Opening an investigation of the accident that caused your loved one’s death is crucial to understanding exactly what happened and building a strong case. We will interview eyewitnesses, review medical records and collect evidence that will give us the full picture of what occurred.
• Filing the claim – Once we have the facts, we will help you draft and file your claim against the negligent party. Filing the claim with the court will notify the other party of the lawsuit and initiate the trial process.
• Discovery – This part of the process occurs pretrial. It allows both parties to gather and review all the evidence and relevant information regarding the case. Your attorney may conduct further witness interviews or investigations into the other side’s claims. We will establish the other party’s duty of care to the deceased and how they failed to maintain it.
• Negotiations – Once discovery is completed on both sides, we will request to negotiate with the other party’s legal team for a settlement. Many wrongful death claims are resolved during this time and never go to trial. We will fight aggressively on your behalf to achieve a favorable settlement that covers all your losses.
• Trial – However, if we cannot reach a satisfactory settlement, your case will go to trial. At trial, we will use the evidence collected during discovery to present your case thoroughly to the judge and jury. The trial can be lengthy and expensive, but we will do our best to stay on top of the process and seek a positive verdict.
• Appeals – If the verdict is not favorable, you may be eligible to file an appeal. We will help you through the steps to refile, review your case and develop a stronger strategy to get you the outcome you deserve.

Understanding what to expect from the wrongful death claims process can help you better prepare. We will be there every step of the way to ensure you’re informed of what’s happening in your case.

Consult A Wrongful Death Lawyer Today

If your loved one was in a fatal accident because of another’s negligence, you deserve compensation. Our wrongful death attorneys represent families throughout Pasadena, Glendale and Los Angeles and will proudly represent you too.

Call today at 626-513-0958 to schedule a free consultation or send us an email online.