Pedestrian accidents are some of the worst accidents. When a pedestrian is struck by a driver, it almost always results in serious injuries, some of which are even life-threatening. These accidents can be especially tragic when it involves the loss of a loved one. However, while no amount of money can replace losing someone you […]
Category: Wrongful Death
$951,000 Wrongful Death Accident Settlement
$951,000 Wrongful Death Accident Settlement A brother and sister in California contacted us when their father was killed in a car accident. The accident occurred on US-101 northbound in San Francisco and was the result of a distracted driver rear-ending their father’s vehicle. He sustained severe injuries and later passed away in the hospital. After […]
Traffic Deaths on the Rise in California
Please be advised that the following topic is for informational purposes only and not a legal matter currently handled by our firm. If you need further assistance regarding this particular topic, you can contact your local Bar Association for a referral to an attorney who may be able to address your inquiry in more detail. Los Angeles […]
New Law Expands Non-Economic Damages in Survival Actions
When someone in California is killed due to the negligence, recklessness or intentional wrongful act of another person, there are two causes of action that arise: A wrongful death lawsuit to compensate the survivors for their own economic and non-economic losses; and/or A survival action to compensate the estate for losses suffered by the decedent […]
Can Minors File Wrongful Death Claims in California?
It’s hard to imagine the anguish of being a minor child left behind after a parent’s wrongful death. Even as this young person struggles to accept the tragic loss of their loved one, other hardships also surface. The adult’s death puts the family’s finances in jeopardy, creating an additional burden of funeral expenses and burial […]
When is the Hospital Responsible for Paying Your Wrongful Death Claim?
If you lose a loved one due to a hospital’s poor care, you have the right to file a wrongful death claim. Under California Code §377.60, state law entitles heirs, dependents, and estate representatives to pursue compensation for wrongful deaths. A successful wrongful death claim eases your burden at a difficult time. As you struggle […]
$450,000 in Emotional Damages in Wrongful Death Settlement
This tragic story illustrates that after a wrongful death, a family can obtain a high-value settlement that is comprised entirely of emotional damages. The medical bills can be negotiated away and the family takes the settlement for their tremendous suffering. Of course, compensation usually comes after a long period of almost unthinkable grief and loss. […]
Wrongful Death Case is About More Than Money
When a grieving family contacts Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers about a wrongful death case, they’re devastated by the loss of their loved one. They’re often reluctant to start a wrongful death claim because it’s not necessarily about the money. The loss goes much deeper. That was the case with a San Francisco Bay Area […]