Compassionate Wrongful Death Lawyer Serving San Diego County

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is never easy. Deciding to pursue legal action on top of your grief can make this a tremendously stressful moment in your life. You deserve to be able to grieve your loved one in peace.

As an experienced wrongful death lawyer, I can take the lead on your case to hold the negligent parties accountable while you focus on your family and healing. Through my firm, the Law Offices of Barbara B. Savaglio, I have represented many San Diego families with wrongful death claims since 1995.

Pursuing A Wrongful Death Claim

In California, only eligible people can file a wrongful death claim. You must be:

• A surviving spouse or domestic partner
• The decedent’s children

If the deceased has no surviving spouse, domestic partner or children, then the following parties may pursue a claim:

• Other dependents of the decedent
• Stepchildren
• Parents

If you’ve lost a loved one and wish to pursue a wrongful death claim, working with a wrongful death lawyer can help ensure you follow these guidelines.

Do You Have To Prove A Wrongful Death?

Wrongful death claims can occur due to car crashes, dangerous properties, defective products and other negligent accidents. You deserve to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions that led to the loss of your loved one.

However, not all deaths are considered to be wrongful. You will need to provide proof that your loved one’s death was due to another’s negligent actions. In California, this often includes proving:

• Negligence: To establish negligence, you will need to prove that the responsible party caused harm due to irresponsible or careless actions, such as failing to follow traffic laws that caused a fatal car accident.
• Breach of duty: This refers to proving the responsible party has a legal duty to ensure safety of the deceased. For example, they should legally be following traffic laws to avoid an accident, but in failing to do so, caused a fatal accident.
• Causation: You must establish that the responsible party’s direct or indirect actions resulted in the death of your loved one. Providing evidence of their negligence that caused an accident can help prove this.
• Damages: This means demonstrating the impact of the loss, including economic damages such as medical expenses, loss of income and funeral costs, and other damages such as pain and suffering and loss of companionship.

Building a strong case that covers all of these aspects is why it’s crucial to work with a wrongful death lawyer. I’ve worked on many of these cases over the years and know how to navigate the steps to gather the necessary evidence and develop a solid strategy.

In California, you typically must file a claim within two years of the accident. It’s important to start as soon as possible. I will help you throughout the process to answer your questions and protect your rights during negotiations and in court, if necessary.

Call The Law Offices of Barbara B. Savaglio Today To Get Started

While pursuing compensation for your loss will not bring your loved one back, it may provide some justice after a devastating experience. Let me help you hold the negligent parties responsible for your pain and suffering.

Call today to schedule a consultation at 619-696-9111 or send an email at your convenience.