Wrongful Death

Death is always heartbreaking. However, in some situations, a death happens because of another person’s wrongdoing or negligence. When a preventable accident happens and someone is killed, the individual who caused the accident can be held responsible. This is called a wrongful death. Under California law, the loved ones of a deceased victim can file a wrongful death lawsuit to hold a person or company legally accountable for causing...

Dealing with the untimely loss of a loved one can wreak emotional havoc for all family members. During this time, loved ones generally have many questions about what to do, who to turn to, and how to proceed legally if their loved one passed away in an accident. If you lost a loved one due to the negligence of another party, the last thing you may want to think...

The untimely loss of a loved one can be devastating. The pain and suffering become more painful and long lasting. You will have medical bills, funeral expenses, loss of income, and loss of companionship to worry about. If the death of your loved one was caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another party, you can file a wrongful death claim or lawsuit to recover your damages. What...

There may be no event more tragic than the untimely loss of a loved one. This is especially true if you lost a loved one due to another party’s negligence. In addition to the loss of the important role your loved one played in your daily life, you may also experience the tangible loss of his or her contributions to the household. These are all things that can be...

When you lose a loved one, it can feel like an essential part of you has been torn away, as if the world has come to a screeching halt.  All illusions of control and security will easily shatter, leaving you with a sense that things will never return to normal. Unfortunately, they may never will. Depending on how your relationship was with the deceased, you may never stop completely...

Have you lost a loved one to any type of accident? Accident can be devastating and tragic, especially when it results in the death of a loved one or someone you care about. In such an event, you may be able to file a wrongful death action against the responsible party. Although no amount of monetary compensation will turn back time and bring back your loved one, it can...

Every year, millions of Americans are injured. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 37 million people are unintentionally injured every year. Unfortunately a significant portion of these injuries result in death. The wrongful death of a family member or loved one can be one of the most devastating experiences in life. Hiring a wrongful death attorney who understands your loss and is able to...