Category Archives: Wrongful Death
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 »
Should I File A Wrongful Death Claim Or Survival Action After A Fatal Accident?
Accidents are common in the US and California and, fortunately, the majority of them cause injuries to victims who make a full recovery in time. However, these incidents can also lead to devastating results. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidents are the No. 3 cause of death nationwide,… Read More »
Damages In California Wrongful Death Claims: Challenges For Child And Elderly Victims
The accidental death of a loved one is always a tragedy, yet the horrors can be even more extreme for survivors who lost someone who was either very young or elderly. Unfortunately, figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that fatal incidents are quite common within these age groups…. Read More »
