Wrongful Death Lawsuits
If your loved one has been killed in an accident, and the accident occurred because of someone’s negligence, you may be able to bring a wrongful death suit against the negligent party. In the aftermath of a loved one’s death, it can be very difficult to cope with the grief and sadness, especially if you know that their death could have been prevented had the proper care been taken on the part of an individual or company. If the following circumstances end in the death of an innocent person, they are grounds for filing a wrongful death suit:
- Any negligent or careless act, such as an inattentive driver
- A motor vehicle/trucking accident caused by a defective equipment
- Intentional and/or deliberate acts of violence such as murder, assault, and/or battery
- Neglect of a doctor, hospital or nursing home
- Defective drugs or wrong medication
- Negligence in the enforcement of safety regulations
- Use of faulty equipment or tools
- A negligent property owner who fails to meet safety regulations
Wrongful Death Attorneys Serving Valencia, Castaic, Saugus, Newhall, Canyon County, and the Santa Clarita Valley
At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, we handle wrongful death suits resulting from the following types of accidents and injuries:
In cases involving wrongful death, compensation is provided to cover things like hospital bills, funeral costs, burial expenses, pain and suffering of the victim before death, and losses incurred by the deceased’s spouse, children or next of kin. Your Santa Clarita personal injury lawyer will be an integral part to getting you and your family the compensation you deserve after the tragic loss of your loved one.
Contact a Santa Clarita Personal Injury Attorney at the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus today! |