Wrongful Death · Los Angeles
Nothing here fixes what happened. What we can do is make the responsible party pay for it, fully, and leave your family secure.
We handle wrongful death cases for spouses, children, and parents with the care and privacy those cases require.
- No fee unless we win
- Handled by Meline Mailyan
- English · Հայերեն · Русский
How we handle it
What we do in the first ten days.
A wrongful death claim in California compensates the family for lost financial support, lost companionship, and funeral costs. A separate survival action recovers what the person could have claimed had they lived. We pursue both and we handle the case so you can focus on your family.
Who can file
Spouses, domestic partners, children, and in some cases parents and dependents. We explain who has standing.
Financial future
Economists calculate decades of lost income and benefits. The demand reflects the life, not the funeral.
Privacy
We keep the family out of the process where possible and handle media and insurer contact.
Timeline
Two years from the date of death in most cases. Six months if a government entity is involved.
Value
What decides what your case is worth.
We give you an honest range after reviewing your file. These are the factors that move it.
- The decedent’s age, income, and health
- Number of dependents
- Circumstances and egregiousness of conduct
- Available insurance and assets
- Whether punitive damages apply
Wrongful Death · Your attorney
Your case goes to Meline Mailyan.
Not a case manager, not an intake service. The attorney who reviews your case is the attorney who handles it.
- 12+Years of legal experience
- 3Languages: English, Armenian, Russian
Questions
Wrongful Death questions.
How is a wrongful death settlement divided?
Among the heirs by agreement or court order. We help families reach fair allocations without conflict.
Can we still file if the criminal case is ongoing?
Yes. The civil case is separate and has a lower burden of proof.
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Free case review
Hurt in a wrongful death? Talk to Meline directly.
Three short questions, or one phone call. We tell you honestly whether you have a case and what it is likely worth. No fee unless we win.