Maison Law continues to represent Merced County families who have lost a loved one to an accident caused by a careless truck driver. Families should immediately receive financial support to avoid the financial turmoil that can follow a tragic death.
Family members can contact Maison Law of Merced for a free case consultation to talk over their options and find out what a trucking company should provide. This no-risk, informational meeting comes with no obligation and is completely confidential.
Determining If Your Family Needs a Lawyer for a Wrongful Death Case
The higher a case value goes, the harder truck insurance providers fight blame and liability. As one can imagine, the loss of a precious life is no ordinary case and involves much more than a common fender bender accident.
In a case that should earn more, there’s more to lose for the family, especially as insurance companies pull out their tactics to try to limit what a family receives. Insurers and lawyers for trucking companies can work to try to shift blame in the accident, even to the victim. They can also try to downplay the financial and emotional devastation the family has been subjected to.
A skilled Merced Truck Accident Lawyer safeguards the family against these tactics. Maison Law investigates what happened and collects all evidence to back a strong case. That can include witness testimony, accident reconstruction data, and even surveillance video.
Once the evidence is in place, our lawyers then get aggressive to demand the most from trucking companies possible. No amount of money can bring back a precious life, but families must seek everything possible to ensure a spouse, children, and other beneficiaries are never faced with bankruptcy because they didn’t earn the support that was fair.
Having a skilled lawyer can be beneficial in most wrongful death cases, but families are always allowed to file a claim themselves.
Getting Answers in a Free Consultation with a Real Merced Truck Accident Attorney
A fatal accident caused by a delivery driver or a truck driver can be confusing. You might wonder if the driver’s commercial truck insurance will protect the family, and if the company the driver was working for should also be accountable.
We offer a free, confidential review with no obligation. It’s a quick way for you and your family to determine the best way to earn justice and support.
- Visit our page on how to get an accident report from Merced Police or the CHP
Support for Grieving Families After a Truck Accident
A devastating truck accident can easily claim the lives of those in smaller vehicles like SUVs and victims on motorcycles. Victims struck while riding bikes or while walking as pedestrians across busy streets like Campus Parkway can also face terrible consequences.
The loss of a life brings grief, but families can also be faced with enormous bills, almost immediately.
An experienced lawyer forms a complete list of the losses families have endured and will endure.
Then a lawyer demands support for these damages and others on behalf of families in mourning:
- Support for the funeral costs they’ve paid and the leftover medical bills they’ve had to cover.
- Support for the income the victim may have used to support the family each month.
- Support for the emotional loss families will have to cope with in the years ahead
- Support for the loss of guidance and protection for the family.
- Support for the loss of companionship, especially for parents who have lost a child in an accident.
Insurance companies and company lawyers won’t usually put the family’s needs first or give up any of these benefits without a fight. A lawyer handling this frustrating back and forth with insurers is another benefit for families. They are free to focus on grieving and support each other, while an attorney takes on a trucking company for them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does my family have to file a wrongful death truck accident claim?
Families in California have up to two years to file a claim over a tragic death in a traffic accident.
Who can file a wrongful death claim in California?
A spouse or domestic partner and the children of the victim can file a wrongful death claim, usually on behalf of the entire family. Other close family members could file if the victim had no spouse or children. A Merced wrongful death lawyer can help families file a claim and make sure justice is served.
What if my family can’t afford to pay a lawyer right now?
Families can be pushed to the limit financially after a tragic death. The last thing they need to worry about is another bill from a lawyer. It’s why Maison Law works on a contingency basis. We don’t get paid unless we win a wrongful death case for the family. Then our pay comes out of the settlement check an insurer must write for loved ones.
Contact a Merced Truck Accident Attorney
If a careless truck driver’s mistake claimed the life of your loved one, it’s a good idea to take advantage of a free case review. Contact us to set up a meeting with a real lawyer to go over your options. We offer this free consultation to any family member and can represent families even if they don’t live in the area.
We are ready to answer questions for any families after a fatal accident anywhere in Merced County. If you don’t end up needing our help to earn justice, we can still send you in the right direction to file a successful case on your own for your family.
