Orange County Wrongful Death Lawyer
Marcereau Law Group is a full-service personal injury law firm representing families who have lost loved ones due to wrongful death.
California Wrongful Death Lawyers
More than $100 Million Recovered for California Clients
Losing a loved one due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another is a life-changing event. Such an incident brings trauma to your entire family and the shock, loss, and grief can be devastating. When the deceased was a primary wage earner, it also can bring additional financial stress.
At Marcereau Law Group, we know that nothing we can do can bring back your loved one. However, we can work to ensure that you are compensated for the losses and damages you have suffered through no fault of your own. Our California wrongful death attorneys are well-versed in the law and have the skills and experience to provide strong representation at this difficult time.
Contact us at (949) 323-4890 for a free consultation about your case.
California’s Wrongful Death Law
Wrongful death claims are based on the concept that, had the deceased person lived, he or she would have had cause to file a personal injury claim. Since the injuries proved fatal, family members left behind are given the right to take legal action.
Under California law, you can file a wrongful death claim if you are:
- The deceased’s surviving spouse or domestic partner
- The deceased’s surviving child
- Anyone who would have a right to the deceased’s estate, such as parents or siblings
- Financially dependent upon the deceased person, any putative spouse, children, stepchildren, or parents
Damages in a wrongful death claim include those for the deceased person’s estate as well those awarded to family members. Estate damages can include funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses incurred for the deceased person’s accident or illness, and the lost income that the deceased person would have earned had he or she survived. Family member damages can include the loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and loss of household services.
Bring Your Case to Our Trial-Tested Legal Team
In California, you have two years from the date of the wrongful death to file your claim. At Marcereau & Nazif, you can rely on a team with a 99% success rate in obtaining financial recoveries. Learn more about your case and how we can help by scheduling a free consultation with us today.
Call us at (949) 323-4890 or contact us online to get started.
Proven Track Record of Success
We Know What It Takes to Win
Defective Highway Design
$12.2 Million
Judgment against the California Department of Transportation for defective highway design in Los Angeles.
Defective Bridge Design
$11.9 Million
Settlement from the California Department of Transportation for defective bridge design in San Francisco.
Emotional Distress
$5.7 Million
Judgment for emotional distress damages suffered by an accident victim in Irvine.
Semi-Truck Accident
$3.9 Million
Settlement for motorcyclist who was injured when a semi-truck made an improper right turn in front of him.
Motorcycle Accident
$2 Million
Settlement for a motorcycle accident victim who lost a testicle due to collision with a car who ran a red light.
Car Accident
$1.5 Million
Settlement for an accident victim who was cut off by a car making a left-hand turn on PCH in Laguna Beach.
