Challenges to Wrongful Death Claims After Fatal Hit-and-Run Accidents
Losing a loved one in a hit-and-run accident is devastating. The sudden loss, combined with the uncertainty of who is responsible, can leave families feeling overwhelmed and helpless. In these moments, the emotional toll is immense, and the financial burden can add to the stress. Medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost income...
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is heartbreaking, and when someone else’s negligence causes that loss, it can feel overwhelming. In California, wrongful death claims allow certain individuals to seek compensation for their emotional and financial losses. But who has the right to file such a claim? This is an important question to...
4 Things to Know About Wrongful Death Claims
If the intentional or negligent actions of another person caused your loved one’s death, you may be able to file a wrongful death claim against them. A wrongful death claim is a type of personal injury claim that arises when someone dies as a result of injuries someone else caused.
Motorcyclists: Dress for the Slide, Not the Ride
It is no secret that motorcycle crashes often are deadly. Nearly 80% of all American motorcycle crashes (4-in-5) cause injury or death. While these crashes can be tragic, there is something every motorcycle rider can do to significantly decrease their risk of injury in an accident: wear protective gear. As the saying...
FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS; WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD
Motorists should keep an eye on the condition of their tires before hitting California's hot roads this summer. Weak tires are often to blame for even single car accidents that can often be tragic. It is very important to check and maintain the condition...
DO TRUCKERS REALLY CAUSE MOST TRUCK CRASHES?
Many experienced truck drivers will tell you that 80% of all truck crashes are not caused by truckers, but by four-wheel vehicles or motorcycles. They claim that many of these crashes are caused by the smaller vehicle merging in front of a large truck, not giving the trucker enough space to avoid...
WILL AIRBNB FACE LIABILITY FOR THE ORINDA SHOOTINGS?
According to news reports, a woman rented a house in Orinda on Halloween allegedly to have a family reunion and to escape wildfire smoke in her area. Instead, she advertised on social media a “mansion party” in which over 100 people showed up. A shooting left five people dead and...
OUR EXPERIENCE IN WRONGFUL DEATH CASES
In wrongful death cases, it is critical for the family of the deceased to have a legal team with experience in this difficult area of law and that has the expertise and resources to maximize their recovery for the family. Knowing that the legal representatives you hire have helped many families in...
COPING AFTER A WRONGFUL DEATH-HOW TO MOVE FORWARD
Negligence occurs far too often, leaving individuals to pick up the pieces of their lives while suffering from serious and sometimes catastrophic injuries. In other situations, the injuries sustained can be fatal, resulting in what is called a wrongful death case in the legal world.
For the family of the...
FAMILY OF UBER ACCIDENT VICTIM SUES FOR WRONGFUL DEATH
As ridesharing services remain popular in urban areas like San Francisco, there are Uber and Lyft drivers taking on new fares nearly everywhere you look. In the rush to secure their next passengers, however, many ridesharing service drivers may opt to take shortcuts and perform illegal road maneuvers.
That’s...