Serving the Families of Wrongful Death Victims
The loss of a loved one can be one of the most devastating things a family ever experiences. At the Ellis Law Corporation, we are compassionate supporters of families while aggressively protecting their legal interests in courts throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Our attorneys recognize that no amount of money can ever replace the loss of a loved one. However, legal action can hold wrongdoers accountable for the harm they caused. It can also prevent similar harm from occurring in the future by forcing protections to be put in place. Through history, wrongful death lawsuits have led to the installation of safety features, to the correction of design flaws, to stricter driving standards and to holding doctors accountable for their medical malpractice.
Our El Segundo law firm represents the surviving families of people killed in accidents of all kinds, from fatal car accidents to medical malpractice. To talk with us about your legal concerns, contact us by calling 310-641-3335.
The Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Death Cases
The statute of limitations restricts the time in which a lawsuit can be filed for a personal injury or wrongful death in Los Angeles. Most personal injury and wrongful death cases are covered by California Code of Civil Procedure Section 335.1, which requires that a civil action for assault, battery, injury or death caused by the wrongful act or neglect of someone must be filed within two years from the date of the personal injury or wrongful death.
There are many exceptions to this general rule. For example, when the injury or wrongful death happens to a someone who is a minor or declared incompetent (insane), the clock may not begin running until the person becomes an adult or is declared competent to make decisions for him or herself. Also, a Los Angeles lawsuit for personal injury or death caused by a medical professional must be filed within three years after the date of the injury or one year after the victim knew or should have known of the injury, whichever occurs first.
Contact Us
Contact a lawyer at the El Segundo, California, office of the Ellis Law Corporation by calling us at 310-641-3335 or completing our online contact form. Consultations are free and confidential.
