What is the Average Wrongful Death Settlement in California?

• Posted on: December 23, 2020
• • Wrongful Death Lawyer

Losing someone you care about is heartbreaking, especially when it is a wrongful death caused by someone else. Under California law (California Code of Civil Procedure § 377.30), eligible family members of the deceased victim can bring a wrongful death suit against the at-fault parties to get justice and economic support. During such a difficult time, you may want to know: How much compensation can be recovered in a wrongful death lawsuit?

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California Wrongful Death: When Can a Landlord Be Held Liable for Negligent Security?

• Posted on: July 12, 2018
• • Wrongful Death Lawyer

According to the most recent data from the Bay Area Census, approximately half of the people in our region are renters. In San Francisco, nearly two-thirds of all housing units are listed as ‘renter occupied’. In other cities such as Oakland, Berkeley, and San Jose, the percentage of renters is almost as high.
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