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If tragedy has struck your family, let us first offer our deepest condolences. We’ve worked with too many families that have had to deal with this difficult situation. The grief and anger you’re feeling are completely justified. Nobody deserves to die – especially as a result of someone else’s negligence.
At The May Firm, our wrongful death attorneys are waiting to fight for you. We know you deserve fair compensation – even if no amount of money can replace your loved one. To our lawyers, every client is a treasured family member. We will support you and help you get justice for your family.
Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation meeting. We’ll discuss if you have a claim and explain the next steps.
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What Is a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death is when a person dies due to another person’s negligent or reckless actions. It’s a type of civil claim, or personal injury lawsuit. Examples of wrongful deaths include:
- AUTOMOTIVE ACCIDENTS – If an accident was caused by a drunk or distracted driver, or a driver that willfully neglected the rules of the road
- BICYCLE ACCIDENTS – If a cyclist was struck by a vehicle or put in harm’s way due to the recklessness of another road user, leading to a fatal accident.
- MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – Things like an incorrect diagnosis, surgical error, or emergency room error could all constitute malpractice.
- WORK-RELATED ACCIDENTS – If an employee is subject to unsafe working conditions that don’t follow the law or policy.
- CRIMINAL ACTIVITY – A wrongful death that’s collateral damage from an illegal activity.
- PRODUCT LIABILITY – Death resulting from a faulty product design.
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Who Can Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer in California?
The victim’s surviving relatives can make a wrongful death claim. Typically, this will be the victim’s spouse, domestic partner, or child. However, if these individuals don’t exist, parents or other relatives can claim.
Eligible parties can sue for compensation including medical bills, funeral expenses, and lost income.
Our wrongful death lawyers can explain how the legal process works. We will help you file the paperwork required to make a claim.
Proving Wrongful Death in California
To prove wrongful death, you must show that:
- The victim is deceased;
- Another party owed the victim a duty of care;
- The other party broke this duty of care; and
- Their negligence caused the victim’s death.
Take a cycling accident, for example. If a careless driver crashes into a cyclist, and the victim dies from their injuries, this could be a wrongful death claim. In such cases, our California bicycle wrongful death lawyers can assist.
California Wrongful Death Statute of Limitations
There are time limits for making wrongful death claims under California law. You normally have two years from the victim’s death to make a compensation claim. This time limit may vary, though, depending on the case and the age of the parties involved.
Don’t lose your opportunity to recover damages. Contact our California wrongful death lawyers now.
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California Wrongful Death Insurance Claims
Insurance companies are challenging to deal with. They are experienced negotiators with significant resources behind them. They also have knowledgeable attorneys on their side.
That’s why you need your own wrongful death attorney standing by your side. The May Firm knows how to handle insurance negotiations and how to anticipate their position. We’ll do everything possible to keep matters moving forward towards settlement.
Let The May Firm go to work for you handling all the logistics of your legal battle. Our wrongful death lawyers in Southern California are waiting to help today.
We have a proven track record of earning our clients the wrongful death settlements they deserve. Our success is a result of our meticulous attention to detail and knowledge of California personal injury law. We leave no stone unturned when securing compensation for your family during this difficult time.
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How a Wrongful Death Lawyer in CA Can Help
Wrongful death claims are both stressful and complex. At this time, you deserve to focus on healing – not legal matters. Whether you need a bicycle or nursing home wrongful death lawyer in California, here’s how we can help.
- From the moment you contact us, you’ll be treated with compassion and respect.
- We will answer any questions you have so you can feel reassured and supported.
- Our team will provide a clear explanation of your legal rights so you can make informed decisions.
- We gather evidence and build a case for you. You can focus on moving forward.
- Our experienced wrongful death lawyers can explain if an offer is fair. You can approach settlement with confidence.
HANDLING LOSS
By virtue of their unexpected nature, a wrongful death can be extremely difficult to cope with. Nothing can truly prepare a person for the grief and loss that accompany the loss of a loved one. When the shock and surprise of someone passing too soon are added to the mix, the surviving family members are left in an emotionally vulnerable state.
Don’t be afraid to seek grief counseling in those troubled times. Family and friends become a more valuable asset than ever before in helping cope with loss. Healing is possible but it takes time; the process is a little bit different for everyone, so don’t be discouraged.
““If you are related to a wrongful death accident victim, you have a legal obligation to file your claim in a timely manner. You don’t have to do this alone.””
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The May Firm wants to help you through your grieving process by taking care of the legal logistics that accompany an unexpected loss in the family. Our motto is: “Let our family help your family.”
We know that coping with the death of a loved one can be an extremely trying ordeal, and our goal is to minimize that burden as much as possible.
Leave it to us to contact the other parties involved in the case; we’ll collect witness testimony if available, gather police reports and talk to insurance companies to maximize your settlement.
Losing a family member is one of the most difficult things a person has to experience. We can’t help you come to emotional terms with the loss, but we can help you shoulder the legal burdens that are left with their passing. Accidents happen, but when a fatal accident is a result of negligence or unsafe conditions that have been left unaddressed, it might be time to take legal action to hold the responsible parties accountable.
Contact us today to get started.
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