Most Common Causes of Wrongful Death Cases in California
Losing a loved one due to another’s negligence can be potentially devastating to a family, both emotionally and financially. Wrongful death is a legal claim against an at-fault party whose negligent actions contributed to someone’s death. It’s important to understand that in California, wrongful death cases are civil actions intended to provide compensation, not…
Who is Responsible for Wrongful Death During a California Wildfire
California’s wildfire crisis has become a devastating reality for many residents. These fires not only cause significant property damage but also result in tragic loss of life. When such a loss occurs due to negligence, it may lead to a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Understanding who is responsible is crucial for the…
The Importance of Hiring a Wrongful Death Attorney
Experiencing the loss of a loved one is a heart-wrenching ordeal that leaves families grappling with profound emotional and financial burdens. In such challenging times, securing professional legal assistance can be crucial in navigating the complexities of wrongful death claims. In this post, our wrongful death attorneys share the critical importance of hiring a…
Understanding California’s Wrongful Death Statute
According to California’s wrongful death statute, wrongful death is caused by the legal fault of another person or entity. A wrongful death may occur due to wrongful acts of negligence or intentional acts, including crimes. The following people may file a wrongful death lawsuit in California civil court: The deceased person’s surviving spouse or…
Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) caused by a crash or fall can result in long-term and permanent injuries, including delayed death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBIs contribute to about 30% of all injury deaths, often stemming from workplace accidents, car crashes, and slip-and-fall incidents. Families are often unprepared…
What is a California Survival Action?
Under California law, when someone is killed due to another person’s negligence, reckless act, or intentional act, surviving family members have the right to seek justice and compensation on behalf of the deceased individual. A survival action covers damages that the deceased suffered before death, that would have been recoverable in a personal injury…
Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit in California?
In 2021, California’s fatal injury rate reached an all-time high of 56.1 unintentional deaths for every 100,000 individuals. These deaths resulted from car accidents, workplace injuries, drownings, fires, and falls, among other causes. When negligence plays a role in a person’s death, immediate family members of the victim have the legal right to pursue…
Understanding Wrongful Death Lawsuits in California
Losing a loved one is a tragic and devastating event, made even more difficult when the death was caused by the negligence or wrongful actions of another person or entity. In such cases, the surviving family members may have the right to seek justice through a wrongful death lawsuit. In California, several laws guide…
Rodriguez & Associates’ 2022 Verdict Increased to a $12 Million Settlement
In December 2022, Daniel Rodriguez and partners Joel Andreesen, Chantal Trujillo, and Danay Gonzalez secured an $11 million wrongful death verdict for the family of a man who was killed in a tragic job site incident. In February 2023, this same case settled for $12 million in total. We were approached by the defense…
Rodriguez & Associates Secures $11 Million Wrongful Death Verdict
Rodriguez & Associates secured an $11 million verdict for a family in a wrongful death case. On December 1, 2022, a Kern County jury ruled in favor of three young children who lost their father in a tragic incident on his job site, awarding them a total of $11 million in damages in the…