Folsom Wrongful Death Lawyers
Folsom Wrongful Death Attorneys
The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one is difficult to face, and when the tragedy was caused by an avoidable circumstance it is especially difficult for families to come to terms with their loss. When the negligent actions of another party cause a fatal accident, grieving families can seek justice by filing a wrongful death claim against them. A wrongful death claim offers the family of the decedent the chance to hold the negligent party accountable for their recklessness as well as recover financial damages for their losses.
Types of Wrongful Death Accidents
Unintentional injury accidents are the leading cause of death for persons between the age of 1 and 44, and are responsible for the most years of potential life lost in the United States. The number one cause of unintentional death in the United States is motor vehicle accidents. Fatal car accidents may involve pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, or even large trucks. Other causes of fatal accidents include:
- Fall accidents
- Construction accidents
- Defective product accidents
- Food poisonings
- Dangerous pharmaceutical drugs
- Workplace accidents.
Eligibility to File a Wrongful Death Claim
Unlike personal injury claims where the victim files his or her own claim, in a wrongful death claim, the surviving family of the victim is the person who files. As with personal injury claims a legitimate wrongful death case needs to fulfill a couple of points:
- One party is responsible for the safety of the other party
- The first party acts negligently, and those actions directly cause or contribute to the injury of the second party
- Death and other damages were a direct result of the accident
The persons first in line to file a wrongful death claim are the immediate family of the decedent. If there is no lawful spouse and children a claim can be filed by the parents of the decedent, then brothers and sisters, grandparents, and finally, their lineal children.
Recovering Maximum Compensation
While nothing can ever replace your loss, you are entitled to recover financial compensation for the damages incurred by the death of your loved one. When recovering from the emotional trauma of an unexpected fatal accident, you deserve to be protected from the financial concerns that accompany sudden deaths. From final medical expenses to burial costs, and even lost income support, our professional Folsom wrongful death lawyers can help you recover the maximum compensation for your claim.
Experienced Wrongful Death Lawyers
For every wrongful death case, our attorneys make it a point to ensure our clients are properly compensated and provided for, not only for the immediate damages, but for the future financial difficulties their loss can cause as well. Every case is prepared for trial from the beginning, in order to challenge insurance companies to take our demands for compensation seriously. Some of our past wrongful death case results include:
- $5 million in a wrongful death and spinal cord injury case
- $3.2 million settlement on behalf of a widow
- $2 million verdict in a wrongful death from assault.
To determine your eligibility to file a wrongful death claim, please schedule a free consultation with an knowledgeable Sacramento accident lawyer today.