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The Law Offices of M. Kelly Copenhaver
Wrongful Death is defined as "death caused by the wrongful act or neglect of another." Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §377.60 Wrongful death can be caused by elder abuse in nursing homes. A cause of action (lawsuit) can be brought by family members or by an administrator of the estate of the deceased. -
Wrongful acts can include: -
Careless driving or drunk driving, -
Assault, murder, manslaughter, including a death that occurs while committing another crime, -
Manufacture of a defective product, -
Building or failing to repair an unstable structure, -
raud (practicing medicine without a license, failure to provide contracted services, misrepresenting the quality of services), -
Failing to diagnose a fatal disease, -
Physical or emotional neglect or abuse. If you think the death of your loved one was caused by a wrongful act, contact us to discuss your legal remedies. The Law Offices of M. Kelly Copenhaver
38 Miller Avenue, Number 299
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone (415) 388-5297
Fax (415) 474-3748
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