Northern California Car Accident Wrongful Death Attorneys
Injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident are the leading cause of death for people ages 1-34, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost all deaths from motor vehicle accidents are preventable. If an accident that causes a death is caused by someone else, such as another driver, a dangerous road condition, or a defective vehicle, the family of the victim may be entitled to compensation for their loved one's death in a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim is a civil action brought against a person or other party that can be held liable for a death.
Types of Fatal Car Accidents
A wrongful death claim can be brought from potentially any accident that results in a death. Types of fatal auto accidents in which a family may bring a wrongful death claim include highway accident head-on collisions, high-speed rear-end accidents, drunk-driving accidents, SUV rollover accidents, intersection t-bone accidents, car vs. pedestrian accidents, car vs. bicycle accidents, and car vs. motorcycle accidents. Distracted or negligent drivers, drunk drivers, vehicle malfunction, vehicle design defect, or dangerous road conditions may all cause or contribute to fatal accidents. When there are multiple contributing causes to an accident, more than one party may be liable for a wrongful death.
Full and Fair Compensation For Your Loss
When a loved one dies unexpectedly in a car accident, families suffer not just emotionally, but also financially as well. Along with overwhelming grief and sadness, loved ones may face an uncertain future. With the absence of income of the decedent, funeral and burial expenses, as well as exorbitant final medical bills, families may not be able to meet the financial expenses associated with a loss. When a fatal car accident in Northern California is caused by someone else, the at-fault party can be held liable for financial damages associated with a death, as well as non-economic damages, or compensation for loss of love, care and companionship. In some situations where a party is grossly negligent or acts intentionally, punitive damages for a wrongful death may also be imposed.
Choosing the Best Northern California Auto Accident Wrongful Death Attorney
Because the outcome of a wrongful death claim will influence your family's financial future, it is so important to choose the right lawyer to handle your case. Any accident involving a death has unique and often complex legal issues. At Estey Bomberger, we work with experts to calculate the level of liability and the amount of compensation a family may be entitled to for their loss. The level of investigation, research and preparation we put into every case we handle results in the maxim possible compensation for our clients. With more than 70 years of experience in handling California car accident claims and wrongful death claims, our lawyers are consistently able to obtain the maximum possible verdict or settlement for a wrongful death claim.
Free Consultation
Contact us today to speak to a Northern California wrongful death lawyer at Estey Bomberger about the merits of your potential case. Because you have only a limited amount of time to pursue a wrongful death claim, it is important to talk to a lawyer soon after an accident. At Estey Bomberger, our Northern California car accident wrongful death attorneys are available to discuss your case and answer your questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.