As a survivor of a loved one, what kind of damages may I recover in a Wrongful Death claim?

An experienced California Wrongful Death Lawyer is important to ensure that the beneficiaries of the deceased receive suitable compensation for their losses. There are many types of damages that may be recovered in a California wrongful death lawsuit, including:

• Funeral and Burial Expenses
• Associated Medical and Hospital Expenses
• Loss of Property or Property Damage
• Loss of Support and Expected Income from the Deceased
• Loss of Care, Companionship and Assistance from the Deceased
• Loss of Inheritance
• General damages
• Grief and Mental Anguish
• General Damages
• Punitive Damages

Not all of the above damages are recoverable in all California wrongful death cases. Some of the damages listed may be difficult to prove in court.

The California wrongful death attorneys at Bisnar | Chase are compassionate and they understand that you are coping with the grief associated with the loss of a loved one. Bisnar | Chase selects its wrongful death cases carefully so that the caseload remains small and each case gets the focused and personal attention necessary for a successful outcome.

If you have lost a loved one and you feel you may have a claim for Wrongful Death in California, call Bisnar | Chase for a free wrongful death legal consultation or click here to fill out our convenient on-line wrongful death case evaluation form.

Orange County Wrongful Death Lawyers Disclaimer: The Orange County, California personal injury, wrongful death, death injury, fatal injury, negligence or other wrongful death legal information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice, nor the formation of a lawyer or attorney client relationship. Any results set forth here were dependent on the facts of that case and the results will differ from case to case. Please contact a California wrongful death lawyer or Orange County negligence attorney at our law firm offices located in Orange County. This web site is not intended to solicit clients for matters outside of the State of California, although we have relationships with attorneys and law firms in states throughout the United States.


The Wrongful Death Attorneys at Bisnar|Chase are licensed to practice in California and Nevada. We represent Wrongful Death clients in other states through our associations with local law firms. Through the local firm, we will be admitted to practice law in their State, "pro hac vice", meaning "for this particular occasion". When in our client's best interest, we employ the local law firm (at no additional cost to our client) to assist us with routine court appearances and discovery proceedings to more efficiently pursue our client's cause.

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