Northern California Wrongful Death Attorneys
With the sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one come sadness, grief, shock and devastation. When a spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild or other close family member is killed in a fatal accident that was caused by another person's negligent or reckless actions, the family members of the decedent may hold the at-fault party liable for their loss in a wrongful death claim. The purpose of a wrongful death claim is to compensate you for your loss and hold the at-fault party financially responsible.
At Estey Bomberger, our Northern California wrongful death law firm recognizes that no amount of money can undo the pain of a loss or bring a loved one back. That is not our role or our intention. The life you lost is the most important thing and unfortunately, completely irreplaceable. However, an unexpected death can impact you more than just emotionally. Funeral expenses, final medical bills, loss of support, income, even a provider's health insurance benefits can cause financial devastation and impact your family and your family's future in more ways than one.
Types of Fatal Accidents
A wrongful death claim can arise from any fatal accident that is caused by someone other than the decedent. Surviving family members of virtually any type of accident can bring wrongful death claims against any and all negligent parties responsible for the accident. The Northern California wrongful death lawyers at Estey Bomberger have represented family members in wrongful death claims arising from fatal auto accidents, SUV rollover accidents, bicycle accidents, boat accidents, bus accidents, construction accidents, fatal dog attacks, pedestrian accidents, medical negligence, nursing home negligence, truck accidents, fatal slip and fall accidents and other fatal accidents. We have extensive experience handling wrongful death claims and the financial resources necessary to take your case to trial, in the event we do not obtain fair settlement within a reasonable amount of time.
Experience in Wrongful Death Claims
Every wrongful death case is different. In some cases, establishing liability for a loved one's death may be clear and obvious, and in other cases proving liability may be challenging and difficult. Regardless, choosing an experienced, competent attorney to represent you in your wrongful death claim is essential. At Estey Bomberger, our results-oriented attorneys will do everything we can to make the process as painless as possible for you. With more than 70 years of collective experience practicing law in California, our attorneys know how to get results.
Statutory Time Limits For Your Claim
Because a statute of limitations limits the amount of time you have to file a claim, it is important to speak with a lawyer about your potential claim as soon as possible. In some cases where a government agency is responsible for a wrongful death, you may have as little as six months to bring a claim. Contact the attorneys at Estey Bomberger for a free consultation to understand your legal rights, options and obligations, and best course of action to protect your rights and best interests going forward. In your free consultation, one of our attorneys will review your case and explain the relevant statutory limitations any other unique legal issues that you should know about.
About Estey Bomberger
Estey Bomberger is one of the premier personal injury and wrongful death law firms in northern California. We are a proud A+ rated member of the Better Business Bureau and our law firm has received the highest possible AV-rating for ethics and legal skills from Martindale-Hubbell. If you have lost a loved one in an accident and you are interested in exploring your rights in a wrongful death claim, contact Estey Bomberger today. We carefully select each case and limit the amount of cases we accept at any given time so that we can give each case and every client the attention and representation necessary to recover maximum compensation.