The loss of a loved one can be quite devastating. Our firm understands the pain and suffering you may be going through. At a time of loss, financial needs is the last thing anyone would want to be thinking about, but even death has a financial cost to it. A wrongful death can be brought about by a driver under the influence, a negligent doctor, and even a defected product. California has certain laws set in place for victims of the situation to be compensated. In a wrongful death case one may be compensated for the following: