Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Preserving Evidence After a Fatal Accident: What Surviving Families Should Know
When a fatal accident takes the life of a loved one, families are left facing grief, difficult decisions, and uncertainty about what happened. While answers may not come immediately, the evidence gathered in the hours, days, and weeks after a fatal accident can be critical to understanding how it occurred and whether another party’s… Read More
How Comparative Fault Can Affect a California Wrongful Death Claim
When a loved one dies in an accident, surviving family members may face not only grief but also difficult questions about who was responsible. In some cases, the party accused of causing the death argues that the deceased person contributed to the accident. A driver might claim the victim was speeding, a property owner… Read More
What Happens When a Person Survives an Accident but Dies Weeks Later?
When someone survives a serious accident but dies days or weeks later, their family may face difficult questions about what happened, whether the death could have been prevented, and what legal options they have. A person does not have to die at the accident scene for the family to seek justice through a wrongful… Read More
Wrongful Death Claims After a Fatal Construction Accident in California
Construction sites can expose workers and others to serious hazards, including falling objects, collapsing structures, dangerous machinery, and falls from heights. When a construction accident causes a death, surviving family members may have questions about who was responsible and whether they can pursue compensation. In California, responsibility for a fatal construction accident may extend… Read More
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