Sacramento Wrongful Death - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a wrongful death?
A wrongful death is a legal term that stands for a legal claim of wrongdoing that is made against another person, entity or government office or agency. The term means that the claimant believes that the defendant caused or played a significant role in the circumstances leading up to the preventable death. In New Jersey wrongful death cases are usually handled by personal injury attorneys on behalf of surviving members of the family of the deceased.
Wrongful death claims can be made against hospitals, doctors, carmakers, manufacturers of defective products or food, property owners and anyone who has personal or business behavior contributed to the death.
When should I contact an attorney?
Any surviving family member or dependant is encouraged to contact a California wrongful death lawyer at the Law Offices of Moseley Collins without delay. We offer free, no-obligation consultations on all wrongful death cases and can start helping you as soon as you call or contact us at our office in Sacramento.
It is important to begin the process as early as possible as California has very strict time limits for filing a wrongful death claim.
An effective attorney can also help you communicate with all other parties involved in your case. We will represent you only and have only your interests in mind when dealing with all companies, insurance providers, law enforcement officials, the media and anyone involved in the case.
How much does it cost to hire a wrongful death attorney?
The Law Office of Moseley Collins offers free consultations on any potential California wrongful death case. If you hire our firm to represent you we will work your case on a contingent fee basis only. Contingent fees are a preset amount of a successfully settled case. These fees are only due after the settlement has been agreed on and paid to the victim’s family. If we are unable to settle your case for our client the client does not pay us these contingent fees.
There are never any hidden costs and we can start working on your case as soon as you contact us.
What if I have already hired an attorney and I am unhappy with them?
Contact our office in Sacramento immediately for a free consultation. In many cases where clients are unhappy with their legal service they can hire a new law firm at no additional cost to them. The new lawyers will then split the contingent fee with the old lawyers and the client’s percentage will not be affected.
Who can file a wrongful death case in California?
Laws surrounding wrongful death are so complex in California that it is important to contact an experienced law firm who understands all aspects of your case. In most cases wrongful death lawsuits are filed by surviving spouses or children. In other cases different people may file suits as well. Contact the Law Offices of Mosley Collins at our office in Sacramento and we will let you know.
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