How Do You Prove Wrongful Death in California?

How Do You Prove Wrongful Death in California?

In California, if you have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another person or party, you may be entitled to wrongful death damages for your losses. However, before the court will award financial compensation, you must be able to prove negligence, which typically requires the help of a California wrongful death attorney. […]

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Here’s Your Guide to Choosing the Best Pedestrian Accident Attorney

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If you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian car accident in California, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and other potential losses. However, winning your case and getting the compensation you deserve often depends on whether or not you have a good pedestrian accident attorney defending you. No two personal injury lawyers are […]

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Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Filing a Wrongful Death Claim After a Fatal Pedestrian Accident

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 […]

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How a Bicycle Accident Lawyer Can Help After a Cyclist Death

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A day out cycling sometimes ends in an unexpected and tragic death. When a motorist collides with a bicycle, the cyclist is at a high risk of being severely injured or killed. What would you do if your family member died in a crash like this? You may have a strong case for significant wrongful […]

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$951,000 Wrongful Death Accident Settlement

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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 the accident and their father’s […]

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What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do?

What Do Personal Injury Lawyers Do?

Most people have heard of personal injury lawyers. Still, many don’t know what these types of lawyers actually do, when to call them, or how they can benefit from their services. To put it simply, personal injury lawyers help a wide range of victims who have been injured, usually as the result of someone else’s […]

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Lawsuits for Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accidents in California

Lawsuits for Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accidents in California

Lawsuits for Wrongful Death Motorcycle Accidents in California In recent years, motorcycle accident deaths have been on the rise. Just between 2019 and 2020, fatal motorcycle accidents increased by 11%. But over the past ten years as a whole, they have increased by 20%. While these tragic accidents can happen for many reasons, such as […]

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Traffic Deaths on the Rise in California

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 […]

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New Law Expands Non-Economic Damages in Survival Actions

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 […]

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Can Minors File Wrongful Death Claims in California?

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 […]

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