Many factors can lead to the wrongful death of a loved one. A wrongful death is generally caused by a negligent individual who was given the obligation of providing a duty of care to others, but went against it to fulfill their own selfish desires. For example, a driver is expected to stop at a red light. However, the driver chooses to breach their duty of care by driving under the red light, which ultimately leads to the victim’s death. Due to the tragic nature of a wrongful death, there have been laws established to ensure that surviving family members are given the opportunity to seek justice and compensation for the loss of their loved one.
Victims of a wrongful death are expected to provide convincing evidence to increase their chances of acquiring fair compensation. It is encouraged for those interested in filing a wrongful death claim to hire an experienced personal injury attorney. A personal injury attorney will assess your case and offer legal guidance to ensure you obtain economic and non-economic damages that were caused by the defendant’s negligence.
If you have lost a loved one due to wrongful death, we extend our deepest condolences to you. At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our Fresno wrongful death attorneys are available 24/7 to offer legal assistance to victims of wrongful death. We have over 60 years of collective legal experience in handling personal injury cases. With our track record of winning more than 5,000 personal injury cases, we are confident that we will deliver a good outcome to your settlement.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our 24/7 legal team by calling (559) 272-9881 or emailing info@westcoasttriallawyers.com to schedule a free consultation at our Fresno personal injury law firm.
Who Can Sue for Wrongful Death?
There is a limited category of persons that may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim in court. The individuals that can file a lawsuit are often determined by those that can inherit the decedent’s belongings after their death. They would ordinarily only be able to sue in order of priority, as listed below:
3 Elements to Prove a Wrongful Death Case
There are three important elements that must be proven in a wrongful death case. This includes the following:
This does not necessarily mean that once the elements are shown, it is automatically successful. Nobody can tell with certainty if your case will end up successful as there are many factors involved. However, if you do not have any of these three elements incorporated into your claim, you may have less of a chance of acquiring fair compensation.
Examples of Wrongful Death
A few common examples of wrongful acts or deaths include:
West Coast Trial Lawyers Is Here to Help
If you have lost a loved one due to negligence, you may be entitled to acquire compensation for your losses. At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our experienced Fresno wrongful death attorneys are available 24/7 to offer legal assistance.
Contact us today by calling (559) 272-9881 or emailing info@westcoasttriallawyers.com to schedule a free consultation at our Fresno personal injury law firm.
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