1. Wrongful Death Cases Are Handled In Civil Court

    When a person files a wrongful death suit following the passing of a loved one, the case will be handled in civil court. When you contact a wrongful death attorney at Halpern & Associates in Los Angeles, we will help you understand the difference between civil and criminal proceedings. Your loved one may have died as a result of a criminal act, but the civil case can begin before the accused p…Read More

  2. It’s Important To Understand How a Wrongful Death Claim Works

    In the past, when someone died due to the negligence or irresponsibility of another person, there could be no legal action taken by the family, because the tort could only be brought before the court by the injured person, but since the injured person had ultimately passed away, their claim died with them. Fortunately, every state now has a wrongful death statute so that family members and heirs c…Read More

  3. After Losing a Loved One, Come to Us For Help

    When you have lost a loved one due to devastating injuries they sustained in a car accident, construction incident, or a serious slip and fall, it can be difficult to see how you will be able to move on following their death. You want to feel secure, both emotionally and financially, but any sense of security seems to be very far away. As a wrongful death attorney in Los Angeles, we’ve handled m…Read More

  4. Don’t Be Concerned About Funeral Expenses

    Taking care of a loved one’s funeral expenses can be overwhelming, especially on top of the emotional distress you’re experiencing following a death in the family. If your spouse or child was killed because of the negligence of another person, it is possible to file a wrongful death claim and receive compensation for those funeral and burial expenses. At Halpern & Associates in Los Angeles…Read More

  5. We Handle Wrongful Death Cases with Care and Compassion

    First and foremost, if you've lost a loved one recently, we want to extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. Losing someone close to you is never easy, and if they died because of the negligence or irresponsibility of someone else, you might be unsure what steps you can take legally. At Halpern & Associates, we take on wrongful death cases with an attitude of care and compassion,…Read More