Maison Law of Madera stands by families after a tragic accident claims a child’s life.
We seek justice for the family and hold those found at fault fully responsible. Maison Law works to secure financial support for the parents left behind.
We offer a free and confidential case consultation to all parents and guardians. It’s important that families stay informed of the financial help and emotional support that’s available after such a tragedy.
Do Parents Need a Lawyer After Losing a Child to an Accident?
Parents don’t need a wrongful death lawyer to file a claim after a tragic accident. However, if a child’s death was caused by the negligence of an individual or a business, a lawyer can prove to be a powerful safeguard. Insurers for those at fault can try to deny responsibility or downplay their policyholders’ role in what happened.
A skilled Madera Wrongful Death Lawyer makes sure those at fault accept full accountability. A lawyer also sees that families receive the support they need to protect themselves financially in the future.
A Maison Law attorney works closely with families to make sure their needs are met and that an at-fault party doesn’t escape blame. Our lawyers provide these benefits and more in a wrongful death case:
- A full investigation into an accident and the collection of all evidence
- Legal defense if an insurer tries to blame an accident on an innocent child or the parents
- Filing a wrongful death claim on behalf of the close family members
- Handling all communication with insurance companies, causing as little disruption to the grieving family as possible
- Securing much more for the family’s future than they could usually win by handling a claim themselves
- Checking over settlement offers to make sure they cover everything the family needs now and in the years ahead
- Preparing for a lawsuit in case an insurer refuses to accept full responsibility
Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Help Families File
Protecting the children of Madera County is our greatest responsibility. Sadly, it doesn’t just take an act of violence or ill intentions to harm young lives. In some cases, it’s the lack of action that puts children at risk of life-threatening harm.
A dog owner who doesn’t properly restrain a dog may be to blame. A driver who takes a shortcut through a neighborhood off of Sunset Avenue and doesn’t slow down may be responsible for striking a child on a bike. A landlord may fail to maintain an apartment complex providing less than safe conditions on stairwells and decks or around a pool, which leads to a tragic death.
In these types of personal injury accidents, children have less muscle and tissue to protect their internal organs. Their bones can be more susceptible to serious fractures. They are more at risk of suffering a fatal wound. A small mistake by a store owner, a playground that’s installed improperly by a city department, could lead to a tragic death and leave those at fault fully responsible.
These are just a few of the most common types of cases our Wrongful Death Lawyers help families file:
- Traffic Accidents, including bicycle and pedestrian tragedies
- Fatal Dog Attacks in yards and in parks like
- Premises Liability Accidents at Schools, Parks, and Stores
- Drownings at Hotels and Public Pools, such as those at the Centennial Pool Complex
- Defective Products in Homes
- Dangers at public parks and schools that might leave a city, county, or state governmental department liable
- Fun Parks, Trampoline Parks, and Water Parks Accidents
The owners and operators of theme parks, fun parks, and water parks must not put their guests in danger. A day at a fun park in Fresno or Modesto can end in a life-threatening accident.
Business and property owners can be held responsible for a tragic death on their property. A skilled Maison Law attorney can quickly discover who was responsible for an accident and demand the most support possible for parents and siblings of the victim.
Finding Financial Support for Families After a Fatal Accident Involving a Child
The emotional toll a tragic death takes on a family is just one of the hardships those left behind must face. There’s also an economic toll for the parents and siblings that a devastating accident carries with it.
A wrongful death attorney acting on behalf of parents or legal guardians of the victim would file a claim and make sure it included a full list of every financial damage parents and siblings faced after a tragic accident. This should include current damages and the damaging effects that will continue into the future.
These are just some of the benefits parents and guardians should receive after a tragedy:
- Reimbursement for all funeral expenses
- Money to pay any leftover medical bills, ambulance fees, and accident response expenses
- Support for the loss of companionship that will be felt now and for the rest of the family’s lives
- Support for the emotional devastation families experience and money to get help from mental health professionals if necessary
A Maison Law family representative works to earn this support for families, while allowing the family to grieve in peace. Parents would be able to mourn their loss, while their lawyer handled the frustrating negotiations with insurance companies.
Finding Mental Wellness Support After the Loss of a Child
Family members may need professional counseling to help work through their intense grief. There are also many groups in the area and online that can help victims find relief through talking to other parents who have been through a similar tragedy. These organizations often provide free or low-cost care.
These are just a few of the options available for those in mourning:
- Compassionate Friends: A national non-profit organization that focuses on families that have lost a child. They have online sessions/live chats for parents and adult siblings. They even have a group dedicated to helping grandparents cope with a loss. There’s also a podcast to listen to.
- NACG: The National Alliance for Children’s Grief provides counseling and support for young people dealing with grief. This may help siblings of a child who’s been taken in an accident. It may be beneficial for friends and classmates of a fallen child.
- GriefShare grief support groups meet at several churches in nearby Fresno and in Modesto. The groups meet in locations in Fresno, like Northwest Church, The Bridge, and Campus Bible Church near Fresno State.
Contact a Madera Wrongful Death Lawyer
Consult with an attorney after your family has lost the precious life of a child due to someone else’s mistake. Nothing can bring back someone’s life, but families should seek justice and financial help from those whose negligence led to a tragic fatality.
When your family contacts Maison Law for a free consultation, you’ll talk to a real Madera Fatal Child Accident Lawyer, and you’ll get our full attention. You can also trust that your consultation will remain confidential.
If you decide we can help your family earn more in support, you won’t need any money now. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for your family. Then our fee comes out of the insurance settlement your family receives.
