Practice Area
Wrongful Death Attorney
in Glendale, CA
Losing a family member because of someone else’s negligence is devastating. AM Legal stands with surviving families through every step of the process — with compassion, urgency, and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Standing With Families Through Every Step
Wrongful death claims in California allow surviving family members to recover compensation for the financial and emotional losses caused by their loved one’s death.
These cases require careful documentation of the deceased’s income, the family’s financial dependence, and the full emotional impact of the loss. We handle every aspect of the case so the family can focus on grief and recovery. AM Legal works with financial experts to document the full economic impact, including the deceased’s income, benefits, household contributions, and the family’s financial dependence on them.
What to Do
Steps to take after a wrongful death in Glendale
Understand Who Can File in California
A wrongful death claim can be filed by the deceased’s surviving spouse or domestic partner, children, grandchildren (if the children are deceased), or other dependents. The personal representative of the estate may also bring a survival action.
Preserve All Evidence
Evidence in wrongful death cases can disappear quickly. We move immediately to preserve accident reports, surveillance footage, medical records, and any other evidence relevant to the cause of death.
Document the Financial Impact
We work with financial experts to document the full economic impact of the loss, including the deceased’s income, benefits, household contributions, and the family’s financial dependence on them.
Contact AM Legal as Soon as Possible
Wrongful death cases have a two-year statute of limitations in California, but the investigation must begin immediately. We handle everything so the family can focus on healing.
Common Questions
Wrongful death questions, answered directly.
Who can file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?
California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60 allows the following to file a wrongful death claim: the deceased’s surviving spouse or domestic partner, children, grandchildren (if the children are deceased), and any other person who was financially dependent on the deceased.
What damages are available in a California wrongful death case?
Surviving family members can recover financial support the deceased would have provided, funeral and burial expenses, reasonable value of household services, and loss of love, companionship, comfort, care, assistance, protection, affection, society, and moral support.
What is the difference between a wrongful death claim and a survival action?
A wrongful death claim is brought by surviving family members for their own losses. A survival action is brought by the estate of the deceased for the losses the deceased suffered before death, including medical expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. Both can often be pursued simultaneously.
How long do I have to file a wrongful death lawsuit in California?
Two years from the date of death. However, if the death resulted from medical malpractice, different rules may apply. Contact us immediately. The sooner we begin the investigation, the stronger the case.
What if my family member was partially at fault for the accident?
California’s pure comparative negligence rule applies to wrongful death cases. The family’s recovery is reduced by the deceased’s percentage of fault, but is not eliminated. We work to minimize any fault attributed to your loved one.
The Attorneys
Personal Injury Attorney
Teni Amadian
A member of the Glendale Armenian community and a graduate of Southwestern Law School. She handles every case personally in English and Armenian.
Personal Injury Attorney
Alex Mardirossian
Brings aggressive litigation skills and the backing of McCune Law Group to every case. He handles all cases alongside Teni and speaks English and Romanian.
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