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BIKLAW Obtains $2,000,000 Wrongful Death Settlement
The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq. recently obtained a $2,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death action on behalf of the decedent’s surviving spouse and their four children. In this case, while walking across a crosswalk, Gigi Darwish was struck and killed by Defendant Reyna Castellon’s 2006 vehicle, driven by Ms. Castellon [...]
BIKLAW Helps Client Obtain $400,000 Default Judgment
The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer recently obtained a $400,000 default judgment for fraud and breach of contract in a matter entitled Balsam v. Cerenzie. In that matter, Mr. Michael Cerenzie defrauded Ms. Amy Balsam to the tune of $400,000 over a period of years, resulting in the total destruction of Ms. Balsam’s [...]
BIKLAW Obtains $3.8 Million Arbitration Award In Surgery Center Ponzi Scheme
The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq. recently obtained a $3.8 Million arbitration award against Congero Development Inc. for operating a Ponzi scheme. Congero, based out of Laguna Niguel, California, develops surgery centers throughout California. In this case, BIKLAW represented a doctor who owned a piece of property in Yorba Linda, California. [...]
BIKLAW retained in wrongful death case
BIKLAW has just been retained in a wrongful death case involving erroneous prescription of medication which resulted in the hemorrhage and death of an elderly woman.
BIKLAW retained in class action case against Stanford Medical Center
BIKLAW has been retained in a multi-million dollar class action case against Stanford Medical Center for unauthorized disclosure of confidential medical records of 20,000 patients.
Wrongful Death Lawyer in Los Angeles
If an accident has claimed the life of a loved one, you may be able to bring a wrongful death action against the person or persons responsible. Often, an “accident” that causes death is actually the result of someone’s negligent conduct. Wrongful death actions can arise under many factual circumstances, and the complexities of such a lawsuit require experienced legal assistance. If you have lost a family member due to the negligent actions of another, you should contact The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq., as soon as possible. We understand the pain and difficulties that you and your family are facing and we will aggressively fight to protect your rights.
What is a Wrongful Death Action?
A wrongful death occurs when someone is killed due to the negligent, reckless, or intentional act of another person (or entity). A wrongful death claim is brought by the surviving beneficiaries or dependents of the deceased victim, and must be filed within two years of the victim’s death. The intent is to compensate the victim’s family members who have suffered economically and emotionally from the loss of a loved one. A wrongful death may result from any number of causes, some of which might include:
• medical mistakes
• motor vehicle accidents
• airplane, train, bus, boat, or other transportation-related accidents
• criminal attacks
• defective products
• explosions
• food poisoning
• failure to keep property safe (dangerous conditions on someone’s property)
• work-related exposure to dangerous conditions or substances
What must be Proven in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
In order to succeed in a wrongful death lawsuit under California law, the following elements must be established:
• the death must be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent conduct of the defendant;
• there must be a surviving spouse, children, other legal dependents, or affected heirs; and
• the family of the victim must have suffered harm.
What Kinds of Damages can be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Claim?
In a wrongful death lawsuit, a judge or jury will decide the amount of damages based on what is called “pecuniary injury.” This means they will consider how much money the family members of the deceased lost in some of the following areas:
• loss of inheritance
• loss of the victim’s love, companionship, comfort, affection, protection, and moral support
• loss of consortium (a spouse may sue for loss of the romantic/sexual relationship)
• loss of the victim’s care and guidance as a parent
• costs of funeral and burial expensesThe family of the victim cannot recover damages for their own grief or sorrow. In some cases, punitive damages are recoverable if the victim survived the accident, for any amount of time, before death occurred. Punitive damages are also available when the wrongful death resulted from a homicide and the defendant has been convicted of a felony.
California Wrongful Death Attorney
When a loved one is killed by the negligent action of another, the surviving family members can be devastated by feelings of grief, anger, confusion, and uncertainty about the future. In such a traumatic time, it is essential that you contact an experienced wrongful death attorney who can protect your legal rights while you cope with such a tragic loss. The Trial Law Offices of Bradley I. Kramer, M.D., Esq. will fight to hold the liable parties accountable and help you secure the compensation that you deserve.
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“…I thank you for your compassion and understanding during the difficult transition that occurred following my husband’s death. You were one of the few people who actually helped me to feel calm and reclaim my life…”
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