Determining the viability of a personal injury claim in California typically depends on several factors. While it's best to consult with an experienced attorney for personalized advice, the following elements are generally considered:

1. Duty of Care: There must be a legal duty of care owed by the defendant (the person or entity you're filing the claim against) to the plaintiff (you). This duty varies depending on the circumstances and relationships between the parties.
2. Breach of Duty: You need to demonstrate that the defendant breached their duty of care by acting negligently, recklessly, or intentionally, leading to your injury.
3. Causation: It must be evident that the defendant's breach of duty directly caused your injury or contributed significantly to it.
4. Damages: You need to have suffered actual damages, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, or property damage, as a result of the defendant's actions.
5. Statute of Limitations: In California, you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury claim. However, specific exceptions may extend or shorten this time frame.

Consulting with a qualified personal injury attorney in California can help you understand the specific details of your case, evaluate its viability, and guide you through the legal process.

1. The deceased person's surviving spouse or domestic partner.
2. The deceased person's surviving children.
3. If there are no surviving children, any surviving grandchildren or other descendants may file the claim.

1. The deceased person's stepchildren.
2. The deceased person's parents.
3. The deceased person's putative spouse (someone who had a good faith belief that they were in a valid marriage with the deceased) and their children.

1. The deceased patient's surviving spouse or domestic partner.
2. The deceased patient's surviving children.
3. The personal representative of the deceased patient's estate.

1. Design Defect: If the drug's design is inherently dangerous or defective, causing harm when used as intended, you may have a claim based on design defect.
2. Manufacturing Defect: If the drug was designed safely but an error in the manufacturing process resulted in a dangerous product, you may have a claim based on manufacturing defect.
3. Failure to Warn: If the pharmaceutical company failed to provide adequate warnings or instructions about potential risks, side effects, or proper use of the drug, you may have a claim based on failure to warn or inadequate labeling.

1. Unreasonable delay in processing or paying a valid claim.
2. Denying a claim without a valid reason or without conducting a proper investigation.
3. Misrepresenting the terms or conditions of an insurance policy.
4. Offering an unreasonably low settlement amount without justification.
5. Failing to communicate properly or provide necessary information to the policyholder.