The death of a loved one or family member can be difficult for anyone to experience. The loss and grief can be almost unbearable. However, when the death was preventable, there is an added level to the grief and loss. Had it not been for the negligence, carelessness, or wrongdoing of...
Category: Wrongful Death
How Common is Wrongful Death in California?
Death is a fact of life. However, sometimes the death of a person is the fault of someone else. In these cases, known as wrongful death cases, the law recognizes that in wrongful death cases the person who caused the death should be held accountable. While criminal law addresses cases where someone intentionally caused...
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Reducing Your Child’s Risk of Injury With Proper Car Seat Safety
Personal injury attorneys get a bad and unwarranted reputation for hoping bad things happen to good people in order to get a paycheck. This could not be further from the truth. As dedicated personal injury attorneys, we know more than others how horrible an accident is and how it can completely change your or...
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Was Deadpool 2 Stunt Double in Too Deep?
Can a stunt double sue for on-set injuries?
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Los Angeles movie-set accident attorneys know firsthand the price that stunt double actors pay for the personal injuries or death they suffer on-set when a stunt goes wrong.
While stunt double actors may expect to...
Venus Williams Should Expect to be Served Per Widow’s Attorney
Will Venus Williams be found liable in a fatal car crash that claimed a man’s life?
Venus Williams, regarded as one of the all-time best professional women's tennis players in America is no stranger to the Grand Slam on the court --and on the road.
Williams was involved in a two-car California car accident that sent...
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Lights Out for Bright Futures?
Q: Is a school responsible for training its workers in how to properly work with the special needs population?
The future looks anything but bright for a privately-operated, publicly-funded special needs school barred by the California Department of Education from taking on new students a few months after an...
A Wrongful Death Lawsuit Checklist
Q: Who can sue for wrongful death?
When somebody mentions a personal injury lawsuit, most people have an idea of what that entails. They know somebody was hurt by someone or something and is suing for financial compensation for their injuries which could include medical...
20 Year Old Organ Donor Mom Killed in Crash Leaves Baby Girl Behind
Q: Does the baby of a deceased car accident victim have a claim for wrongful death?
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When someone is killed as a result of the negligence, product liability, or intentional actions of another person or entity, a wrongful death lawsuit can help close surviving family members...
The Complexities of a Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Q: When and what type of damages can a surviving family member sue for in a wrongful death action?
There are a number of factors that go into determining whether or not a wrongful death lawsuit is appropriate in the wake of a person's death at the hands of another person or entity.
A wrongful...
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Can I Sue A Doctor Years After Undergoing Surgery?
Surgeons are required to perform surgeries responsibly. They are required to hold themselves to a high standard of medical practice. Sadly, they do not always do so. Doctors, even the most experienced ones, can act negligently before, during or after surgery. If this has happened to you, you can sue the...
Are there damages caps in California Medical Malpractice lawsuits?
If you are injured during the course of medical care after a healthcare professional breaches the standard of care, you may have a case of medical malpractice. Like most claims for personal injuries, medical malpractice damages have the potential to be significant. In California, though, medical malpractice damages have been capped....
Who can file a wrongful death action in California?
Losing a loved one is a very emotional experience. If someone passes away due to the negligence of another, it doesn’t make it easier. However, you might be able to recover damages for your loss, with the assistance of a wrongful death attorney.
What Are Some Examples...California Leads Nation in Number of Pedestrian Accidents
Did you know that California also has the highest number of pedestrian accident fatalities?
In California, drivers always have a duty to exercise reasonable care while driving so as not to injure others. Some causes of driver negligence include distracted driving, excessive speed, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and more. A...
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What is Causing the Spike in Pedestrian Accident Deaths in California?
Fatal pedestrian accidents are up dramatically nationwide over the five year period between 2009 and 2014, with California pedestrian accident fatalities averaging higher than the national average—sometimes much higher. In fact, Palm Springs reports pedestrian deaths quadruple the national average.
What is causing this spike in pedestrian deaths in California?
Authorities believe that there are...
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Father and Son Die in California Hiking Accident
Who is liable in the event of a fatal hiking accident?
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What should have been an enjoyable camping trip turned tragic when a father and son died while hiking near a Northern California lake. Police officials reports that the pair were hiking along a trail by Shaver Lake when they suddenly...
Ex-Charger Dies Amid Uncharged AED Controversy
Q: Are health clubs required to have working AEDs on site?
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In the movies, we often see a victim clutching his chest and falling as a team of rescuers jump into action, grabbing and placing paddles on his chest and yelling “clear” as he is shocked back to life....