Losing a loved one in a preventable accident can be devastating. While no amount of compensation can make up for this loss, if you’re struggling financially due to the untimely loss of your family member, filing a claim or lawsuit can help you obtain the compensation and justice you and your family deserve.
If you lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, a wrongful death lawyer at Child & Jackson Personal Injury Lawyers can help. Our team of trial-tested wrongful death attorneys has extensive experience handling these types of complex cases and will not back down until you obtain the fair settlement or award you deserve.
Losing a loved one due to the negligence of another is a devastating experience, and no amount of money can fully compensate you for the loss. However, a wrongful death lawyer at Child & Jackson Personal Injury Lawyers can help you seek the justice and financial support you deserve.
During this difficult time, our legal team can help in several ways, including:
Our wrongful death lawyers will conduct an in-depth investigation into the circumstances of the death, gathering evidence such as police reports, witness statements, medical records, autopsy reports, and expert testimony to build a strong case on behalf of the surviving family members.
During this time, your wrongful death lawyer will take over all communication with the insurance company, including settlement negotiations. Our legal team is familiar with the tactics an insurance company will attempt to use to minimize payout or deny a claim. We will not back down until the insurance company makes a reasonable settlement offer.
If a fair settlement cannot be reached through negotiations, your wrongful death lawyer will not hesitate to take the case to trial. However, during this time, they will continue to negotiate with the insurance company or defense attorney. Fortunately, most wrongful death cases are settled out of court. An insurance company does not want to waste time and resources on a long and costly trial.
Wrongful death occurs when an individual dies due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party.
Common causes of wrongful death include:
Negligent driving behaviors such as speeding, distracted driving, drunk driving, or failure to obey traffic laws can lead to fatal car accidents.
Errors by healthcare professionals, including misdiagnosis, surgical mistakes, medication errors, or failure to provide appropriate treatment, can result in wrongful death.
Unsafe working conditions, lack of proper training, defective equipment, or employer negligence can lead to fatal workplace accidents, including falls, electrocutions, or machinery accidents.
Design defects, manufacturing defects, or inadequate warnings on consumer products can lead to fatal accidents, such as those involving defective vehicles, medical devices, or household appliances.
Property owners or managers may be liable for wrongful death if they fail to maintain safe premises, leading to fatal accidents such as slips and falls, drownings, or assaults due to inadequate security.
Neglect, physical abuse, or medical malpractice in nursing homes or long-term care facilities can result in the wrongful death of residents.
Intentional acts of violence, including assault, homicide, or manslaughter, may result in wrongful death claims against the perpetrator, as well as potentially against third parties if inadequate security or supervision contributed to the incident.
Pharmaceutical companies or healthcare providers may be held liable for wrongful death if they produce or prescribe drugs with dangerous side effects or fail to warn patients about potential risks.
Negligence by pilots, air traffic controllers, maintenance crews, or aircraft manufacturers can lead to fatal plane crashes or other aviation accidents.
Fatalities can occur during recreational activities such as boating, swimming, skiing, or amusement park rides due to operator error, equipment failure, or inadequate safety measures.
Fatalities can result from construction site accidents involving falls, falling objects, electrocutions, machinery accidents, or trench collapses due to safety violations or negligence.
Exposure to toxic chemicals, asbestos, or other hazardous substances in the workplace, home, or environment can lead to fatal illnesses such as cancer or respiratory diseases.
The damages you can recover will heavily depend on the circumstances of your case. In California, the surviving family members may be able to recover the following types of economic and non-economic damages:
In California, you’ll have two years from the date of the death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If you fail to file your lawsuit within the statute of limitations, your case will be dismissed and you will be unable to pursue compensation for your losses. When you hire a wrongful death lawyer, they will handle every aspect of your case, including ensuring your lawsuit is filed before this important deadline.
If you lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, contact Child & Jackson Personal Injury Lawyers today to schedule a free legal consultation. Our wrongful lawyers have decades of experience fighting insurance companies for the compensation our clients deserve and can provide the dedicated and knowledgeable legal guidance and advice you need during this difficult time. Contact us today to schedule your free legal consultation.
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