Sunset District Wrongful Death Attorneys
Sunset District Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one in an unexpected and unwarranted accident can be devastating. A fatal accident can cause emotional and financial hardships for which the family of the decedent was unprepared. When the negligent actions of other parties cause or contribute to the fatal accident, the family of the victim can seek justice and reparations in the form of a wrongful death claim. When a party causes a wrongful death accident by exposing others to unreasonable dangers, they must be held responsible.
Wrongful Death Accidents
Despite the latest safety technologies in motor vehicles, from seatbelts, airbags, electronic stabilization, and more, thousands of drivers and occupants are killed in fatal traffic accidents. The Center for Disease Control reports that motor vehicle accidents involving cars, SUVs, trucks, and motorcycles, are singly responsible for the largest fraction of unintentional injury deaths in America. Over one hundred thousand unintentional injury deaths occur as a result of motor vehicle accidents and other types of fatal accidents like:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Unintentional poisoning
- Defective product
- Unintentional drowning
- Negligent supervision
- Construction accidents
- Pedestrian accident
Establishing Liability
When seeking justice on behalf of your loved one, it is crucial to identify all of the parties who were at fault, and to hold them legally accountable for the damages related to the fatal accident they contributed to. Determining who is at-fault for the accident may be as simple as the name of the drunk driver who caused a fatal car accident. However, for many wrongful death accident claims, liability is not always so clear. This is why the wrongful death attorneys at Estey Bomberger fully reconstruct every accident, collaborating with the industry’s leading scientists, engineers, and private investigators to ensure all of the parties at-fault is held accountable.
Protecting Your Rights
The decedent is never the single victim of a wrongful death accident; the family also suffers a tremendous loss and faces a difficult recovery period. The Sunset District wrongful death attorneys at Estey Bomberger understand that no monetary sum could ever replace your loved one, but a successfully resolved wrongful death claim can help families find closure and the financial means to face the repercussions of a sudden death. In the past our attorneys have helped wrongful death victims recover damages for:
- Final medical bills
- Funeral and burial costs
- Lost potential income support
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Lost medical benefits
- Lost emotional support
File a Claim Today
Every type of personal injury case has a statute of limitations setting restrictions on the length of time that is allowed to pass until a potential claimant can no longer file legal actions against a defendant. A wrongful death case also faces the same limitations, so it is important to consult a professional Sunset District wrongful death attorney before it is too late. Filing a wrongful death claim is more than about recovering financial compensation; a successful case can help you move forward from this traumatic loss. To speak with one of our experienced San Francisco wrongful death lawyers, please schedule a free consultation today.