Wrongful Death

Stockton Wrongful Death Attorney

Wrongful Death Litigation

A wrongful death is one caused by the wrongful act of another. This includes the careless, negligent, reckless and intentional acts of another person or corporation.

Losing a loved one as the result of wrongful death can be devastating. The families and children of those killed in a "wrongful death" action entitled to compensation for their loss. Compensation varies, but you may be entitled to damages including:

  • Medical costs
  • Love of love, companionship, services and society of the decedent
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Future earnings

While compensation doesn't heal the grief, it can assure financial security for the remaining family members or loved ones and help them to move forward from the devastation caused by the wrongful death of a loved one.

A wrongful death lawsuit can occur in almost any area of personal injury including, but not limited to:

In order to receive compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit, you must be able to prove: that the death was the result of the other party's negligence and that you will suffer severe future emotional and financial hardship as a result of the wrongful death.

For over 15 years, the Law Offices of Frederick J. Sette have successfully represented thousands of families in wrongful death cases. For more information or if you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another, please contact us for a free consultation.