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Raffi Naljian: Loss of Consortium Damages for Spouses
Attorney Raffi Naljian understands that serious injuries affect entire families. Loss of consortium claims compensate spouses for the impact on their marriage, companionship, and intimate relationship.
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Raffi Naljian
California Personal Injury, Litigation & Criminal Defense Attorney
Raffi Garabed Naljian is an active California attorney listed under State Bar #238919. The State Bar profile lists personal injury, litigation, criminal law, and business law among his self-reported practice areas, and Naljian Law Offices describes a Glendale practice handling criminal defense and civil litigation, including personal injury matters.
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Raffi Naljian brings loss of consortium claims alongside primary injury cases and documents the family impact with discretion, care, and a damages-focused litigation record.
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What to Do Next
- 1Document how the injury affects your marriage
- 2Keep a journal of daily relationship impacts
- 3Note activities you can no longer do together
- 4Discuss intimate relationship changes honestly
- 5Gather pre-injury photos showing active life
- 6Consult Raffi Naljian about your spouse's claim
Evidence Checklist
- Pre-injury relationship photos and videos
- Medical records showing permanent impairment
- Spouse impact journal
- Counseling or therapy records
- Testimony from family and friends
- Employment changes due to caregiving
- Daily activity logs
- Expert testimony on prognosis
Families deserve full compensation.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not filing consortium claim with injury claim
- Being too vague about relationship impact
- Failing to document pre-injury relationship quality
- Waiting too long to assert consortium claim
- Undervaluing long-term relationship damage
How the Process Typically Works
1
Parallel Filing
File consortium claim with primary injury case
2
Documentation
Gather evidence of relationship impact
3
Discovery
Both spouses may be deposed about relationship
4
Settlement/Trial
Consortium damages negotiated or tried with main case
Damages You May Be Able to Recover
- •Loss of companionship
- •Loss of affection and intimacy
- •Loss of household services
- •Loss of moral support
- •Emotional distress
- •Impact on family life
Frequently Asked Questions
What is loss of consortium?
A legal claim allowing spouses to recover damages for the impact a partner's injury has on their relationship, companionship, and marital life.
Can only married spouses claim consortium?
California limits loss of consortium to legally married spouses. Domestic partners may have similar rights under state law.
Is loss of consortium separate from the injury case?
It's a separate legal claim but typically filed and resolved together with the injured person's case.
How much are consortium claims worth?
Values vary widely based on injury severity, relationship length, and impact. Claims can range from tens of thousands to significant six-figure amounts.
Do I need to discuss intimate details?
Some discussion is necessary, but Raffi Naljian handles these conversations professionally and keeps sensitive details appropriately confidential.
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