A wrongful death case involves an incident or accident that took place, and someone was wrongfully killed because another violated a law or safety regulation that caused the death. When an event like this occurs, a wrongful death attorney provides a way for the surviving family members and loved ones to seek justice and compensation for their loss. Rodriguez & Associates Founder and President Daniel Rodriguez explains what a wrongful death case entails and the personal injury attorney’s role in your case.
When a person dies as a result of a negligent act, the surviving loved ones—a spouse, partner, or heir(s)—may be able to file a claim for wrongful death to pursue compensation for what was wrongfully taken from them. If there are no such relations, California law dictates that anyone “who would be entitled to the property of the decedent by intestate succession” can file the claim. This may extend to the deceased’s parents, siblings, or other relatives.
“Justice in a wrongful death case looks like returning the value of what was taken away from someone.”
– Daniel Rodriguez, Founder and President, Rodriguez & Associates
Contact Our California Wrongful Death Attorneys
Our skilled team of Bakersfield wrongful death attorneys know that part of helping you is also to fight effectively for the full compensation you need and deserve. With decades of personal injury and wrongful death legal experience, our California personal injury lawyers are highly skilled at negotiating with and litigating against insurance companies and pursuing the highest possible award following fatal accidents.
If you suffered the loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, contact a California wrongful death attorney.