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Practice Area — Glendale, CA

Wrongful Death AttorneysJustice for Families Who Have Lost Everything

No legal outcome can undo what has happened. What we can do is ensure that the people responsible are held accountable — and that your family is not left to bear the financial consequences of someone else's negligence alone.

Wrongful Death Attorneys
Overview

Understanding Your Case

Wrongful death claims arise when a person dies as a result of another party's negligent, reckless, or intentional conduct. In California, the surviving family members and dependents of the deceased may bring a wrongful death lawsuit to recover for the economic and non-economic losses they have suffered as a result of that death.

These cases require a combination of legal precision and genuine compassion. Families in the middle of grief are simultaneously expected to navigate insurance claims, probate issues, and complex legal timelines. At M and M Law Group, we take that burden off your shoulders and handle the case so you can focus on your family.

California wrongful death law allows eligible family members to recover for loss of financial support, loss of companionship, and the economic value of the services the deceased provided to the household. In some cases, a parallel survival action may also be available, allowing the estate to recover for the suffering the deceased endured before death. We evaluate both tracks carefully.

Our Approach

How M and M Law Group Helps

Family-Centered Case Management

We communicate clearly, work with your family's timeline, and explain every step of the process in plain terms — not legal jargon.

Comprehensive Liability Investigation

We establish who was responsible, how the negligence or misconduct occurred, and what evidence supports the family's claim for justice.

Economic Loss Quantification

We work with economic experts to calculate the financial support the deceased would have provided over their lifetime, including income projections and benefits.

Survivor Action Evaluation

We assess whether a parallel survival action on behalf of the estate is appropriate and pursue it where it can meaningfully increase the family's total recovery.

Insurance Company Confrontation

Wrongful death claims involve substantial sums. Insurers fight these cases hard. We are prepared for that fight and experienced in defending the full value of these claims.

Litigation When Necessary

We do not allow insurers or at-fault parties to use delay and attrition against grieving families. When litigation is necessary, we pursue it.

Common Scenarios

How These Cases Often Arise

  • Fatal car accidents caused by negligent or impaired drivers
  • Commercial truck crashes resulting in death
  • Fatal workplace accidents caused by third-party negligence
  • Pedestrian fatalities in crosswalk and right-of-way accidents
  • Deaths resulting from dangerous property conditions
  • Fatal medical errors or surgical complications
  • Motorcycle and bicycle accidents resulting in death
Compensation

Damages You May Be Entitled To

  • Loss of the deceased's financial support and expected lifetime earnings
  • Loss of household services the deceased provided
  • Loss of companionship, guidance, and moral support
  • Funeral and burial expenses
  • Medical expenses incurred prior to death
  • Pre-death pain and suffering through a survival action
  • Punitive damages in cases involving gross negligence or intentional conduct
Why Us

Why Clients Choose M and M Law Group

Wrongful death cases require attorneys who understand that this is not just a legal matter — it is the most difficult period in your family's life. At M and M Law Group, Attorney Marine Davtyan, Esq. handles wrongful death cases with the seriousness, care, and determination they demand. We represent families in Glendale and across Los Angeles on a contingency fee basis — no fees unless we recover for your family.

  • Direct access to your attorney from day one
  • Contingency fee basis — no fees unless you recover
  • Deep knowledge of Glendale and Los Angeles courts
  • Strategic case-building from the start — not just settlement negotiation
  • Clear, consistent communication throughout your case
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

California Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60 specifies who may bring a wrongful death claim. This generally includes the surviving spouse or domestic partner, children of the deceased, and in some circumstances, other dependents who were financially reliant on the deceased. We review your specific family circumstances to confirm standing.
Yes. California's statute of limitations for wrongful death claims is generally two years from the date of death. There are exceptions for cases involving government entities, where notice must often be filed within six months. Contact us promptly — missing this deadline eliminates your right to pursue a claim.
A wrongful death claim is brought by surviving family members for their own losses — financial support, companionship, and the like. A survival action is brought on behalf of the deceased's estate for damages the deceased would have been entitled to had they survived — including pain and suffering endured before death and medical bills. Both may be pursued simultaneously in California.
There is no standard answer. The value depends on the deceased's age, health, earning capacity, the nature of the relationship with surviving family members, and the specific damages available under California law. We evaluate these factors carefully and provide an honest, thorough assessment of your family's potential recovery.

Speak with an Attorney Today

Your consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. We review your case, answer your questions, and tell you exactly where you stand.