Elderly Wrongful Death Attorney Serving Los Angeles

LA Wrongful Death Lawyer Representing The Family of the Elderly Victim

If an elderly person is killed through the negligence, reckless or inattentiveness of caretakers, their family may bring a wrongful death action on their behalf.  They are able to bring this wrongful death action in an effort to seek compensation for the loss of companionship of the elderly victim as well as the loss of any monetary contributions they would be providing to their family.  If the deceased elderly person's spouse relied upon the wrongfully killed person's pension, where the pension doesn't have a survivorship benefit clause, the surviving spouse may not be able to receive that compensation - substantially decreasing their available income.

This unique situation where the surviving spouse is unable to work a full-time job is taken into consideration by a court in evaluating what monetary compensation may be recovered for the wrongful death.  Courts may also account for any loss of affection, loss of guidance or loss of companionship of the deceased elderly person's children or spouse.  Another factor which may significantly increase the monetary compensation is any pain and suffering which may have been experienced before death caused by the accident.  The court may, however, reduce these amounts by taking into consideration the age of the family member who was wrongfully killed.

Has an Elderly Loved One Been Wrongfully Killed?

If you believe that an elderly loved one may have been killed because of the actions of someone else, you may be able to bring a wrongful death action in Los Angeles.  To determine whether all legal requirements have been satisfied, please contact our Los Angeles wrongful death lawyers to discuss the events and facts which resulted in their death.  We are always available to speak with you at 800-715-4489.