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Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Officer Dies at Mobile Shooting Range
A grieving family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and Inveris Training Solutions, the mobile range manufacturer in which the decedent lost his life. According to their lawsuit, on October 10, 2023, the decedent was inside a mobile shooting range trailer parked near the Pitchess Detention Center… Read More »
Tragic Truck Accident Leads to $5 Million Wrongful Death Settlement
Large commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers are involved in rear-end collisions all the time. In many cases, the driver can’t stop fast enough if he or she wasn’t paying attention to the road. Trucks are especially dangerous in stalled or slowing traffic. When disaster strikes, families are often left grappling with emotional trauma and… Read More »
Lake Tahoe Boat Tragedy
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, a 27‑foot Chris‑Craft vessel capsized near D.L. Bliss State Park on Lake Tahoe amid a sudden and severe thunderstorm. The U.S. Coast Guard and El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of 10 people in the water. High winds, estimated at 30 knots, and swells reaching 6–8 feet overwhelmed the boat, causing… Read More »
Boeing Settles Two Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Boeing settled with the families of two victims less than a day before jury selection was supposed to take place. The cases—Belanger v. Boeing and Lewis v. Boeing—were filed on behalf of two families who lost loved ones on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 in March 2019 aboard a 737 Max 8. In total, 157… Read More »
Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Mental Health Treatment Facility
The family of a 26-year-old man recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit against a mental health facility in Los Angeles. According to the lawsuit, the decedent hanged himself while on-site. The house manager immediately called 911 but was unable to perform CPR and seemed confused as to the treatment facility’s address. These factors, the… Read More »
What are My Options for Settling a California Wrongful Death Case?
If a loved one is killed because of the negligent, reckless, or intentional acts of another party, you might know that you have rights under California law. A wrongful death claim is a legal remedy for survivors, which is reassuring for the families of the thousands of deceased victims. According to the US Centers… Read More »
How Do I Prove A Wrongful Death Case In California?
Losing someone you love in an accident is tragic, and many survivors are hit hard by losses in addition to their grief. There is a void left behind for family members who relied on the deceased victim for financial and emotional support, guidance, and love. If someone close to you died under accidental circumstances,… Read More »
When To File A California Survival Action V. Wrongful Death – Or Both
When someone dies in an accident, the survivors he or she leaves behind are also victims of the at-fault party’s negligent acts. They suffer emotionally and financially, which is why California law provides for a wrongful death action. Surviving loved ones can recover compensation for the various ways the fatality affects their lives. However,… Read More »
Civil Remedies For Survivors After Criminal Homicide
It is not surprising that murder rates are high in a populous state like California, and statistics from various divisions of law enforcement prove the severity of the problem. According to data compiled by the California Department of Justice (CA DOJ), there were 2,360 homicides in 2021 – an increase of more than 7… Read More »
Top Causes Of Accidental Death In California: Understanding Liability
Heart disease and cancer may be leading causes of death in the US, but a look further down the list reveals a surprising fact: Accidents are the #4 reasons behind fatalities according to data compiled by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unintentional injuries cause around 201,000 deaths annually, though the… Read More »