San Francisco is no stranger to fatal accidents, with the most recent one involving 3 deadly motor vehicle crashes in one day. Each of these incidents involved multiple vehicles. As negligent drivers, riders, or cyclists continue to occupy the roads, it becomes a major risk factor for others nearby. If you lost a loved one due to a wrongful death, we extend our deepest condolences to you and your family.
At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our San Francisco wrongful death attorneys are committed to fight for your justice. We have over 60 years of collective legal experience in handling personal injury cases. With our track record of recovering more than $1 billion in settlements for our clients, we are confident that we will deliver a good outcome to your case.
Please do not hesitate to contact our 24/7 legal team by calling (415) 326-8794 or emailing [email protected] to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation at our San Francisco personal injury law firm.
The plaintiff must show convincing proof of the defendant breaching their duty of care, which ultimately led to the death of their loved one. The legal standard for negligence in the state of California will consider the following three elements:
The plaintiff may also show proof of being financially and/or emotionally harmed as a result of the defendant’s actions. Again, following up with the examples above, the plaintiff must have evidence of suffering from financial and emotional burdens, such as costly medical bills, funeral and burial expenses, loss of earning capacity, loss of enjoyment of life, and pain and suffering after the passing of their loved one.
Damages will be distributed based on the type of loss the deceased victim’s heir(s) endured. If the plaintiff is successful in proving a wrongful death, then they will be granted economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages are intended to compensate an accident victim for losses a dollar amount can objectively be attached to. The total amount of compensation is calculated by determining the amount of out-of-pocket losses an injured bicyclist has or will expect to incur as a result of their injuries. A few examples of economic losses include:
Non-economic damages, on the other hand, are intended to compensate an injury victim for losses that are thought of as subjective. For example, non-economic damages may include:
The victim’s heir(s) are given two years, starting from the initial date of the death or discovery of the death, to file a lawsuit. If there is no lawsuit filed within this period of time, then the victim’s heir(s) will lose the right to file a claim. However, there are a few exceptions that may apply. The plaintiff must be:
It is encouraged for those suffering the loss of a loved one to hire an experienced San Francisco personal injury attorney. The attorney will help strengthen your claim and make negotiations with insurance companies to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
If your loved one was a victim of a wrongful death due to someone’s negligence, West Coast Trial Lawyers has experienced San Francisco wrongful death attorneys that will get you the justice you deserve. Our attorneys will help you recover financial and emotional compensation for damages such as emotional distress, lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.
To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation at our San Francisco personal injury law firm, please reach out to our 24/7 legal team by calling (415) 326-8794 or emailing [email protected].
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