Maison Law of Bell compassionately represents families who have lost a loved one in a tragic accident. When someone’s negligence is to blame for the death of a family member, those left behind must receive full support so they are protected financially in the years to come.
We offer a free, confidential case consultation to all family members. Your family will speak to a real lawyer and find out about every benefit available to your family. These are benefits that an insurance company for the at-fault party may fail to mention.
Should I Contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer?
After a tragic accident, the last thing loved ones mourning a family member should be asked to do is fight an insurance company to get support. Unfortunately, it’s what many families end up having to do when funeral bills and leftover medical bills come due. Especially since it’s at a time when the paychecks the deceased may have supported the family with have stopped coming in.
Families are empowered to seek financial help from insurance companies for those found at fault, but that doesn’t mean they’ll receive the support they should. Insurance adjusters are trained to try to limit what families receive, and they can even attempt to blame an innocent victim for an accident.
These are all reasons a Bell Wrongful Death Attorney is an important safeguard for families. A skilled lawyer makes sure the family’s case is protected from false claims. A lawyer also fully investigates what happened and backs the claim with powerful evidence. And finally, a skilled attorney is often able to secure much more in support for the family than the family could secure by handling the claim themselves. This leaves family members in a protected and much stronger position now and in the years ahead.
Wrongful Death Risks Around Los Angeles County
We may feel that Bell is a relatively safe place to live, but there are fatal accident risks in every city, no matter how small and secure. They arise whenever we are asked to work or live in an unsafe place full of hazards.
Unfortunately, for many Bell residents, a trip out into L.A. and Los Angeles County is a part of a daily routine. And the carelessness and recklessness found in greater Los Angeles only magnify the risk for our families.
There are many different types of wrongful death cases that Maison Law’s Wrongful Death Lawyers help victims and families with:
- Traffic Accidents: Victims may suffer a fatal injury after a head-on collision along Gage Avenue due to a distracted driver. They may be placed in harm’s way by a drowsy truck driver behind the wheel of a semi-truck. Those who travel local roads with less protection, like motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians, are always at risk of a life-threatening injury.
- Workplace accidents. Construction accidents, farming and agricultural accidents, and manufacturing accidents often prove deadly. Any fatal accident in an office or at a worksite caused by the negligence of a small-business owner or a national corporation should result in fair support for the loved ones left behind. Support is available to families through Workers’ Comp benefits and sometimes through a personal injury claim. We can help grieving families with both.
- Premises liability. Landlords and property management companies are responsible for the safety of their tenants. Decking left in disrepair could lead to a deadly collapse. Exposed wiring might harm someone who inadvertently touches a bundle of wires. An unsafe pool may lead to a tragic drowning.
- Slip-and-falls and falls from heights. A retail chain, like Smart & Final Extra!, may notice a customer spill a drink on those shiny aisle floors and fail to clean it up and post a “wet floor” sign. Victims could slip and break their arms while trying to catch themselves. They may fracture a kneecap after stepping into a pothole in the parking lot. More vulnerable victims are at risk of life-threatening complications when they must be bedridden or off their feet for weeks or months. Corporate chains are 100% responsible for the safety of shoppers.
- Amusement park fatal injuries. We may go out into Southern California to take the family to a theme park like Disneyland or to a waterpark. These parks present a lot of fun, but also a lot of danger. Park owners are liable for the safety of their guests.
- Defective products. This threat comes from the devices and appliances brought into the home. These tools and appliances can malfunction or release toxic chemicals and endanger the lives of our loved ones. The manufacturers and the retailers who sold the product may have to provide financial support to close relatives.
- Nursing home negligence. The care our loved ones receive at assisted-living facilities should never have to be questioned. Yet, neglect and a staff member’s poor judgment can put our loved ones in life-threatening danger.
- Dog Bites. A dog owner can be held fully responsible when a dog attack claims the life of an adult or a young child. It may happen in a backyard or at a park like
- Swimming pool accidents. Deadly hazards around a pool and in the pool make a property owner or the City Parks Department liable for a wrongful death. Hotels can be liable for heartbreaking drownings at the pools they maintain for guests.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Bell?
In California, certain close relatives can file a wrongful death claim. These are the main parties that can file a claim on behalf of the eligible family:
- Surviving spouse or domestic partner of the deceased
- Children of the deceased
- Parents, siblings, or cousins when no surviving spouses or children are present
- A personal representative who has been appointed to the estate
A wrongful death lawyer can also represent the family or the interests of one member of a family in this claim. A lawyer would be critical in making sure the family received justice and that they earned the support they’d need to avoid financial issues in the future.
What Can My Family Receive Support for After a Wrongful Death?
Families can face major financial turmoil shortly after a tragic death. The cost of a burial and service will come due. The ambulance fees and the cost of hospital treatment for the deceased victim may also arrive in short order.
These are monumental expenses, especially when the deceased had supported the family with a weekly paycheck that can no longer be counted on.
A wrongful death claim lawyer would demand that these factors be considered in a wrongful death settlement check.
A Maison Law attorney would also demand support for a few things the family may not have realized could be part of the compensation:
- Funeral and Burial Costs.
- Lost income. The financial support a loved one can no longer provide to the family through employment. This includes the financial hardships the family will face in the future.
- Lost care and guidance. The emotional support and counsel those left behind, especially a spouse and children, won’t be able to draw upon in the years to come. This can include the loss of protection and affection. This is support for the milestones that won’t be able to be shared with the victim, such as graduations, weddings, and the birth of children.
- Support for parents. Parents who lose a child in a tragedy can seek support from an at-fault party. They would receive help paying for funeral costs and medical bills. They should also secure support for the love and companionship that’s been lost in the future.
- Emergency Response Fees. The costs of ambulance care and other fees associated with an accident.
- Medical costs. Any hospital bills acquired before the deceased passed on.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can my family wait to file a wrongful death claim?
Two years. Families who have lost a loved one should act quickly to hold at-fault parties responsible. Waiting months or years to begin building a claim can mean evidence is harder to find and witnesses are harder to locate.
What if my family can’t afford to pay a wrongful death lawyer?
Your family doesn’t need any money to hire Maison Law and secure powerful legal protection. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for your family. Then our fee comes out of the settlement money that the at-fault party must pay your family members.
What type of documents do I need to bring with me to a meeting with a wrongful death attorney?
Bring any copies of an accident report or incident report from your loved one’s accident that you’ve managed to secure. If you don’t have a report, and you hire Maison Law, your attorney will secure these documents for you. Bring any medical examiner records you’ve been given. Bring all receipts you’ve collected from hospitals, funeral homes, and other expenses since the death. Paystubs help your lawyer determine how much income your family has lost due to the passing of the victim.
Contact a Wrongful Death Lawyer Serving Families in The Bell Area
Wrongful death claims involving motorists, employers, and many other parties can quickly become complex matters for families. Suddenly, you are facing a loss of income and emotional support due to the loss of your loved one, and wondering where you can turn for support.
If you or someone you love has sustained fatal losses due to an accident, please do not hesitate to contact a compassionate wrongful death attorney at Maison Law today. With years of experience handling these delicate claims, we will stand by your family’s side and provide you with the necessary resources for recovery. When the insurance company is not interested in giving you a fair settlement for your losses, we will fight to protect your rights. Your consultation is free and always confidential.
