Blog: Wrongful Death

In California, a personal injury occurs when someone is physically, emotionally, or psychologically harmed by the wrongful actions of another person. The person harmed may seek compensation from the wrongdoer for their losses. Wrongful death is a specific type of injury claim when the result of the injury is death. Wrongful death can begin as […]

Losing a loved one is never easy, but finding out that their death was caused by the negligence of another person or entity is even worse. In California, wrongful death claims are filed daily for various reasons by those who lost a family member because of the harmful acts of another.

Wrongful death lawsuits in California happen when someone dies because of another person’s careless or reckless behavior. The sudden loss of a loved one can leave families heartbroken, facing not only emotional pain but also physical and financial challenges. This difficult time can feel overwhelming, making it hard to know what to do next. At […]

The decedent was working for a farm labor company in Lathrop, Ca.,  located 10 miles South of Stockton. He was crushed to death by the negligent operation of a backhoe driven by an employee of the hiring farm they were working on. Normally, this is considered a worker’s compensation claim only, not a personal injury […]

Unexpectedly losing a loved one in any type of situation can leave a family heartbroken and without their love and financial support. It is especially difficult when a loved one was killed as a result of the negligent, willful, or wrongful act of a third party. This sort of loss, known as a wrongful death, is handled differently in each state. State law provides guidelines for how to file a wrongful death claim, how that claim is handled and processed by all parties involved, and what damages are available to be awarded. In California, when a loved one dies and their death is considered a wrongful death, their close relatives may be entitled to recover financial damages through a wrongful death lawsuit.