Wrongful Death Attorney
in Orange County

Orange County Wrongful Death Lawyers Standing With Grieving Families

No amount of money can replace a loved one. But when someone's negligence, recklessness, or intentional act takes a life, the surviving family members deserve justice and financial security. California's wrongful death statute (Code of Civil Procedure Section 377.60) gives surviving spouses, children, and domestic partners the right to hold the responsible party accountable.

At The Le Firm APC in Lake Forest, attorney Harrison Le handles wrongful death cases with both compassion and the aggressive trial preparation that gets results. With 20+ jury trials and over $10M recovered for clients throughout Orange County, we treat every family's loss with the seriousness and urgency it demands.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California

Under CCP 377.60, the following individuals have standing to bring a wrongful death lawsuit in Orange County:

• The surviving spouse or domestic partner
• Surviving children of the deceased
• If there is no surviving spouse or children, anyone who would be entitled to the property of the decedent under California intestate succession laws
• Putative spouses, children of putative spouses, and stepchildren who were financially dependent on the deceased

Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle in Orange County

Our Lake Forest wrongful death attorneys represent families across Irvine, Mission Viejo, and all of Southern California in cases involving:

• Fatal car accidents, truck accidents, and motorcycle crashes
• Pedestrian and bicycle fatalities
• Medical malpractice resulting in death
• Workplace accidents and construction site fatalities
• Defective product deaths
• Fatal premises liability incidents

Damages Available in Orange County Wrongful Death Cases

California law allows surviving family members to recover both economic and non-economic damages. As your wrongful death attorney in Orange County, The Le Firm APC pursues full compensation including:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of the deceased's future income and financial support
• Loss of companionship, love, and moral support
• Loss of parental guidance for surviving children
• Loss of household services the deceased provided
• The deceased's pain and suffering prior to death (through a survival action)

Why Families in Orange County Trust The Le Firm

Attorney Harrison Le is a former public defender who understands the weight of fighting for someone when the stakes are at their highest. We take a limited number of wrongful death cases from our Lake Forest office so that each family receives the dedicated attention and resources their case deserves. We do not rush to settle. We prepare every case for trial, and insurance companies and defendants know it.

We serve families throughout Lake Forest, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Rancho Santa Margarita, and all of Orange County. Your consultation is free, and there is no fee unless we win your wrongful death case. Contact The Le Firm APC today.