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Our firm stands apart through our compassionate approach to client service and our history of securing substantial settlements for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence throughout Los Angeles.
With over 25 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in wrongful death cases and understand the complex legal and emotional challenges facing grieving families.
We've secured millions in settlements for families, pursuing full compensation for economic losses, pain and suffering, and the immeasurable value of lost companionship.
We provide dedicated personal attention during this difficult time, handling all legal matters so you can focus on grieving and healing with your family.
After losing my husband in a construction accident, Yarijanian & Associates, PLC guided our family through the legal process with compassion and determination. They secured a settlement that provides financial security for our children's future and held the responsible parties accountable.
Understanding the circumstances that can lead to wrongful death claims helps families recognize when negligence has caused their tragic loss.
Car, truck, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents caused by negligent driving, including drunk driving, distracted driving, and traffic violations.
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, medication mistakes, birth injuries, and other forms of medical negligence by healthcare providers and hospitals.
Construction site fatalities, industrial accidents, falls from heights, and other workplace deaths caused by safety violations and negligent supervision.
Deaths caused by dangerous or defective products, including faulty automotive parts, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods.
Deaths occurring on dangerous property due to slip-and-falls, inadequate security, structural failures, or other hazardous conditions.
Deaths resulting from criminal acts where negligent security, inadequate lighting, or failure to provide proper protection contributed to the tragedy.
Deaths in care facilities due to neglect, abuse, medication errors, falls, or failure to provide adequate medical attention to residents.
Deaths caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals, asbestos, contaminated water, or other toxic substances due to corporate negligence.
If your family has suffered the loss of a loved one due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your loss. Yarijanian & Associates, PLC has extensive experience with wrongful death cases in Los Angeles and can help you understand your legal rights during this difficult time.
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Wrongful death cases are among the most complex and emotionally challenging legal matters. While no amount of money can bring back your loved one, pursuing a wrongful death claim can provide financial security for your family and hold negligent parties accountable for their actions.
At Yarijanian & Associates, PLC, we understand the profound grief you're experiencing and provide compassionate legal guidance to help you navigate this difficult process while protecting your family's future.
Wrongful death cases require proving negligence, causation, and calculating damages for loss of financial support, companionship, and guidance.
California has strict time limits for filing wrongful death claims. Acting quickly is essential to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
We ensure you receive full compensation for economic losses, loss of companionship, and other damages while you focus on grieving and healing.
We handle all legal matters with sensitivity and care, allowing you to focus on your family during this incredibly difficult time.
Our experienced wrongful death legal team provides compassionate support and comprehensive representation throughout every stage of your claim.
We conduct comprehensive investigations to determine the cause of death and identify all potentially liable parties.
We develop comprehensive legal strategies tailored to the specific circumstances of your loved one's death.
We work with economists and other experts to calculate the full value of your loss and ensure maximum compensation.
We provide compassionate guidance and support to help your family through this difficult legal process.
We negotiate aggressively with insurance companies and defendants to secure fair compensation for your family.
If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we're prepared to take your case to trial and fight for justice.
At Yarijanian & Associates, PLC, we understand the profound grief you're experiencing. Our experienced wrongful death attorneys in Los Angeles will handle all legal matters with compassion and dedication, allowing you to focus on your family and healing.
Get Your Free Case EvaluationGet answers to common questions about wrongful death claims in Los Angeles.
At Yarijanian & Associates, PLC, we handle wrongful death cases and advance all costs associated with pursuing your claim, including expert witnesses, accident reconstruction, and medical record analysis. Our fee structure will be clearly explained during your free initial consultation, and you can focus on grieving while we handle the legal burden.
Under California law, the following parties may file a wrongful death lawsuit:
Surviving spouse or domestic partner: The deceased's husband, wife, or registered domestic partner.
Children: All children of the deceased, including adopted children and stepchildren who were financially dependent on the deceased.
Parents: If there is no surviving spouse or children, the deceased's parents may file a claim.
Other dependents: Anyone who was financially dependent on the deceased and would be entitled to the deceased's property by intestate succession, such as siblings or grandparents in certain circumstances.
In California, you generally have two years from the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. However, there are important exceptions:
Discovery rule: If the cause of death was not immediately apparent, the two-year period may begin when the cause of death is discovered or reasonably should have been discovered.
Medical malpractice: Wrongful death cases involving medical malpractice have specific rules and shorter deadlines in some circumstances.
Government liability: Claims against government entities must be filed within six months in many cases.
It's crucial to consult with an attorney immediately to ensure all deadlines are met and evidence is preserved.
California law allows recovery of both economic and non-economic damages in wrongful death cases:
Economic damages: Lost financial support the deceased would have provided, including salary, benefits, pension, and inheritance; medical and funeral expenses; and the value of household services the deceased provided.
Non-economic damages: Loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, and moral support; loss of training and guidance for minor children.
California does not allow recovery for the deceased's pain and suffering before death in a wrongful death case, but a separate survival action may be filed for those damages.
The value of a wrongful death case depends on several factors:
Age and health: Younger, healthier individuals typically have higher life expectancy and earning potential.
Income and earning capacity: Current salary, education, skills, and potential for career advancement.
Family relationships: The closeness of relationships and the extent of financial and emotional dependence.
Life expectancy: How long the deceased would have lived and continued earning income.
Circumstances of death: The specific facts and degree of negligence involved.
We work with economists, actuaries, and other experts to calculate the full value of your loss and ensure you receive fair compensation.
Wrongful death cases and criminal cases serve different purposes and have different standards:
Wrongful death (civil case): Filed by family members to recover monetary compensation for their losses. The standard of proof is "preponderance of evidence" (more likely than not). The goal is financial recovery and accountability.
Criminal case: Filed by the government to punish wrongdoing. The standard of proof is "beyond a reasonable doubt." The goal is punishment and deterrence.
Both cases can proceed simultaneously and independently. A person can be found not guilty in criminal court but still be held liable in a wrongful death case due to the different standards of proof. Our attorneys can pursue your civil case regardless of the outcome of any criminal proceedings.
While nothing can bring back your loved one, holding negligent parties accountable can provide financial security for your family's future. Our compassionate Los Angeles wrongful death attorneys at Yarijanian & Associates, PLC are ready to fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves.
