Category Archives: Wrongful Death
When a Fatal Truck Accident Involves Multiple Liable Parties
A fatal truck accident can leave a family facing not only the loss of a loved one but also a complicated legal investigation into who was responsible. In many California truck crashes, liability extends beyond the person behind the wheel. A trucking company, vehicle owner, maintenance contractor, shipper, manufacturer, or another party may have… Read More
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Wrongful Death Cases
When someone dies because of another person’s negligence, the evidence in a wrongful death case may need to answer difficult questions about what happened, why it happened, and what the surviving family members lost as a result. Witnesses who saw an accident can provide important firsthand observations, but they may not be able to… Read More
What Evidence Matters Most in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When a loved one dies because of another person’s negligence or wrongful conduct, the surviving family may have the right to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. In California, Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 permits specified surviving family members and other qualifying individuals to bring a wrongful death claim based on the wrongful act… Read More
Common Insurance Company Tactics in Wrongful Death Claims
After losing a loved one because of another person’s negligence, a family may suddenly find itself dealing with insurance companies, claims adjusters, defense lawyers, and requests for information. Those interactions can be difficult under ordinary circumstances. When a family is grieving, the process can feel overwhelming. Insurance companies have a financial interest in resolving… Read More
Choosing the Right Wrongful Death Attorney
Losing a loved one because of another person’s negligence, misconduct, or wrongful act can leave a family facing grief, financial uncertainty, and unanswered questions. A wrongful death claim may provide a path toward accountability and compensation, but pursuing one requires more than simply filing a lawsuit. Families need an attorney who understands the legal… Read More
Fatal DUI Accidents and Civil Wrongful Death Claims
A fatal DUI accident can result in two very different legal proceedings. The driver who caused the collision may face a criminal prosecution brought by the government, while surviving family members may pursue a separate civil wrongful death claim seeking compensation for the losses caused by their loved one’s death. These proceedings can overlap,… Read More
Wrongful Death Caused by Defective Products
When a defective product causes a fatal injury, the consequences can extend far beyond the immediate loss of a loved one. Families may be left facing funeral and burial expenses, the loss of financial support, and the loss of the guidance, companionship, and services the deceased provided. At the same time, determining who is… Read More
Wrongful Death After a Dangerous Property Accident
A dangerous condition on someone else’s property can have devastating consequences. A drowning in an improperly maintained swimming pool, a fatal fall caused by a hazardous condition, or a deadly assault in an area with inadequate security can result in a wrongful death claim when negligence contributed to the person’s death. Property owners, landlords,… Read More
How Cell Phone Evidence Helps Prove Liability in Fatal Pedestrian Cases
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of serious and fatal accidents in California. While many people associate distracted driving with rear-end collisions or highway crashes, it also plays a major role in deadly pedestrian accidents. A driver who looks down at a text message, scrolls through social media, or enters an address… Read More
Insurance Company Tactics in Fatal Accident Cases
When a fatal accident occurs, surviving family members are suddenly forced to cope with overwhelming grief, emotional trauma, and financial uncertainty. They may be planning a funeral, helping children process the loss of a parent, or trying to determine how they will make ends meet after losing a primary source of household income. Unfortunately,… Read More