San Leandro Wrongful Death Attorneys
San Leandro Fatal Accident Lawyers
When the wrongful conduct of an individual results in the death of another individual, surviving family members can file a wrongful death suit on behalf of their loved one. While a monetary compensation cannot replace your loss, it is a means to seek justice and hold the responsible parties accountable. If you have unexpectedly lost a loved one in a serious accident, contact our San Leandro wrongful death attorneys to learn more about your eligibility to file a wrongful death claim.
Types of Wrongful Death Accidents
The Center for Disease Control reports that the leading cause of unintentional deaths is motor vehicle accidents, followed by violence and falls. Most traffic accidents occur because drivers are not fully attentive and alert when navigating the roads. This can be caused by alcohol, fatigue, or distraction. But whatever the reason, if their negligent actions result in the death of another individual, they must be held accountable.
Fatal fall accidents can occur when property owners neglect to take reasonable precaution against accidents. Slippery or uneven surfaces can cause people to slip or trip, falling and resulting in serious injury or fatal accidents. When private or commercial property owners do not take reasonable care of their property, victims of their negligence can seek justice under premise liability law.
Types of Compensation
Financial compensation is not meant to replace your loved one, but to help you adjust to your loss. Some types of compensation you can seek to recover includes:
- Final medical bills
- Reasonable funeral costs
- Lost income and savings
- Loss of medical benefits
- Loss of consortium (on behalf of the spouse).
An experienced attorney can help you reclaim your financial losses and ensure you will be prepared to continue your life after this tragedy.
Seek Legal Representation
Because the damages associated with a wrongful death are so high, it is essential to entrust your case to experienced San Leandro attorneys with the skills to secure the full and fair compensation you deserve. At Estey Bomberger, our attorneys have been representing wrongful death victims and serious injury victims for over 70 combined years and have recovered hundreds of millions for our clients. In one case, our attorneys recovered a five million dollar settlement involving the wrongful death and brain injury of a couple.
Schedule an Appointment
Our track record of success in high damage cases enables our attorneys to be very selective in the cases they take on. Because our attorneys work on only a few select cases at a time, they have greater resources and time to invest in your case and ensure you will be fully and fairly compensated. Schedule an appointment today with one of our San Leandro wrongful death attorneys, do not risk your rightful compensation. Our experienced Oakland personal injury lawyers will explain your rights and the steps you can take to protect them. The loss of a loved one is hard to cope with, let our attorneys protect you from an additional financial burden, so you can begin to heal.
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