How are wrongful death cases proven?
In order to win compensation for their clients, a wrongful death attorney in Santa Barbara must prove that the defendant owed the victim a duty of care. For example, drivers have the duty to obey traffic laws and be sober behind the wheel to prevent a car accident. Your Santa Barbara attorney will have to establish the defendant’s duty to the decedent and that this duty was breached as a result of their negligent or reckless action or inaction.
The wrongful death attorneys at Maho Prentice, LLP can win compensation for their Santa Barbara clients deserve by proving that:
The defendant’s actions or inactions directly caused their loved one’s death.
The decedent’s death had a devastating effect on the surviving family members and dependents, both financially and emotionally.
The loved one’s death resulted in financial losses, such as funeral expenses, and other monetary damages.