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Fresno Wrongful Death Lawyer

We’d like to believe Fresno is a safe place to live. But like all big cities, residents face a surprising number of threats to their safety each day. They are often hazards we don’t give much thought to until an accident occurs.

Unfortunately, with the frequency of major traffic accidents on Highway 99 and other busy streets, collisions endanger lives in Fresno every day. The dangers that lurk in the workplace for many employees are another common threat that can end in a fatal accident.

When almost any accident can put someone at risk of death, it’s vital that family’s know where to turn for support after losing a loved one. After a tragedy caused by the negligence of an individual or group, families should never be left alone to deal with the consequences.

Schedule a Free Consultation with a Fresno Wrongful Death Lawyer

After a loved one has been taken in a tragic accident, families are often forced to think of their own wellbeing during such a difficult time.

Unfortunately, families can be burdened with the costs of a funeral and burial. They might also be confronted with the loss of the deceased’s income within a few days after a tragedy, not to mention funeral expenses. When there’s an at-fault party to blame for such an accident, families should never face these costs alone.

Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, offers all family members a free and confidential case evaluation. Mr. Gasparian is a Fresno Wrongful Death Lawyer. He’s spent his entire career helping families victimized by the careless acts of others get the financial support they need to rebuild their lives. Talk over the options for protecting your family now and in the coming years.

Common Wrongful Death Accident Dangers in Fresno

There are many ways people get hurt, and in the worst cases lose their lives in Fresno each year. These accidents are often the result of someone else’s carelessness or recklessness.

These are just a few of the types of wrongful death lawsuits our attorneys assist families with each year in Fresno:

Traffic Accidents

Perhaps the number one threat to anyone who travels Fresno. Motorists can become reckless and suddenly veer into the path of a cautious driver. Devastating accidents involving box trucks, semi-trucks, delivery vans, and large farm vehicles carry extra force into collisions and frequently endanger more than one life.

Motorcycle, Pedestrian, and Cyclist Accidents

These three groups all have one thing in common. They are all far less protected in an impact than someone in a car or SUV. Collisions have a much greater chance of ending in a heartbreaking death.

Farming, Construction, and Other Workplace Accidents

Fresno County is a prime location for agriculture and there’s also constant construction work going on. These two occupations are some of the most dangerous of any job in America. Any workplace where an employer allows unsafe conditions to exist can end up claiming the life of an employee.

Premises Liability

Property owners, landlords, and rental management companies are responsible for the safety of tenants and those renting commercial property. A crumbling stairwell or a problem around a pool could leave a property owner fully liable for a tragic loss of life. Premises liability also extends to the corporate owners of restaurants and grocery chains where slip-and-fall, trip-and-fall, and other hazards can claim lives.

Product Liability

The products we bring into our homes, like an appliance or tool, are at risk of malfunctioning and hurting us or a family member. The store that sold the product and the manufacturer could be responsible for providing support to the close relatives left behind after a fatal accident.

Sports and Recreation Injuries

Children and adults killed while playing sports for a school or city-run league can lead to a wrongful death claim. A fatal accident at a theme park or fun park might lead to a wrongful death award even if a waiver form was signed.

Accidents Involving City Government

The careless actions of a city worker or a hazard stemming from public transportation or a city service may endanger a loved one. A fatal injury suffered in a public building might also be grounds for a wrongful death claim. Cases involving Fresno government departments can have shorter deadlines to file a claim, so it’s important to act as quickly as possible after a tragedy.

Dog Bites

California is a strict liability dog bite state, and owners are responsible for their dogs even if their pets have never attacked anyone else before. If a loved one is killed in a dog attack, surviving family members can ask for financial support from a dog owner’s home insurance provider.

What Kinds of Damages Can Earn Financial Support in a Wrongful Death Case?

Families who should be allowed to focus on grieving can face an enormous stack of bills and debt after a sudden death.

When the death was the result of a negligent act by a driver, an employer, a business owner, or anyone else, families should demand help with their hardships.

These are just a few of the damages families can seek through a Fresno wrongful death claim:

  • Reimbursement for a memorial service and burial.
  • Money to pay for ambulance services and emergency response fees after an accident. Funds to pay for any medical care administered before a loved one passed away.
  • Financial support to provide for the family in the future when they’ll be without the income a loved one can no longer provide through employment.
  • Compensation for the emotional loss of the deceased’s companionship and guidance.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim?

California gives families dealing with a tragic loss up to two years to file a wrongful death claim against anyone whose wrongful act contributed to the loss of life.

A spouse, domestic partner, or the children of the victim can file this wrongful death claim. In some cases, the parents of a young victim can also file a wrongful death claim over the loss of their child. One person would file the wrongful death case on behalf of the rest of the family.

A personal injury lawyer acting on behalf of the family can also file a wrongful death case.

Do You Need a Wrongful Death Lawyer After a Fresno Accident?

In most cases, anytime you and your family are depending on an insurance company for support, it’s critical to have a legal professional on your side.

Unfortunately, insurance companies for at-fault parties, don’t have the best interests of victimized families in mind. They will work hard to avoid taking responsibility for their policyholder’s mistake so they can save money. In some cases, insurance adjusters may even try to place blame on a deceased victim.

Your Fresno personal injury lawyer will fight back on this type of behavior and fully investigate the car accident. Then, he or she can determine every party who may be liable for what happened. Your lawyer gathers all relevant evidence to build a strong case that insurance companies will have a difficult time rejecting.

Your attorney also handles all communication with any insurance company and works to protect you and your family from disturbances.

When a corporation or other business holds liability for your loved one’s death, it’s also important to have a legal representative. These businesses, such as a supermarket chain or a trucking company, could have corporate lawyers who will also be working to limit the support your family receives. An experienced lawyer won’t allow these entities to wriggle out of taking responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my family have to go to court to win a wrongful death case?

Most wrongful death claims settle out of court and very few cases end up before a judge and jury. Insurance companies want to avoid the costs of going to court. Your family can accept a settlement offer at any time, even after scheduling a trial.

How long will a wrongful death claim take to settle?

Upon filing a wrongful death claim on behalf of your family, your lawyer will be negotiating for a fair settlement. In a clear-cut case of fault, you may reach an agreement in your family’s favor in a matter of a few weeks. If a trial is necessary, the timeline will get longer.

How much is my family’s wrongful death claim worth?

Each wrongful death case is different. It’s hard to estimate a case’s worth until a lawyer investigates the accident involved. The limits on the insurance policies involved will figure into the value of a case. They also consider the age and life expectancy of the victim.

Contact Fresno Wrongful Death Attorneys

Martin Gasparian, the founder of Maison Law, seeks to defend the rights of families in mourning.

Families will have suffered through the tremendous shock of a sudden loss of companionship. They also face a future without the support the deceased would have continued to provide. Mr. Gasparian wants to take on as much of the burden of an insurance claim as possible to allow a family time to grieve.

Contact Maison Law firm to schedule a confidential and free consultation for your family. If you accept our legal advice and decide to let Martin Gasparian represent your wrongful death case, you owe nothing at all unless he successfully earns support for your family.