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Losing a Loved One is an Unthinkable Tragedy: Let Us Help You Hold the At-Fault Parties Responsible

No death in the family is easy, but it can be especially hard when the death was the result of someone else acting recklessly or negligently. If you believe that your loved one lost their life as the result of someone else’s actions then you may have grounds to file a wrongful death case. There are many steps in these cases and we can help with them all. Read on to learn more and then reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.

We’ll start at the beginning and go through the entire process with you

There are many vital steps involved in your wrongful death case. How we proceed with your case will of course largely depend on the details of your case. However, common steps including identifying everyone who’s a possible defendant, preserving the evidence, and deciding whether or not we should create an estate.

We will work to prove / explain liability, prove / determine your economic damages, and prove / determine the value of non-economic damages. These are just some of the steps. Depending on the type of accident, we may work with expert witnesses, financial experts, and a car accident reconstructionist.

We can help you with any type of wrongful death cases

An accident that’s the result of another person or party acting recklessly or negligently, and that leads to someone’s death, may be eligible for a wrongful death claim. We have more than 30 years of experience helping clients with these cases. Some of the most common types of wrongful death include car accidents, train accidents, bike accidents, pedestrian accidents, dog attacks, and drowning accidents.

Not everyone is eligible to file a wrongful death claim

Just because you loved someone and they were an important part of your life doesn’t make you eligible to file a wrongful death claim. According to California law, only certain relationships qualify. They include the spouse of the deceased or the registered spouse of the deceased. The children of the deceased, the stepchildren of the deceased if they were financially dependent, and the parents if they were financially dependent. It’s possible for others to receive compensation for a wrongful death, but they can’t file their own claim. Instead, the testate file the claim and then disburses it.

You are not in this alone – call us today for help

No matter how you may feel in this moment, the truth is that you’re not alone. There are people out there who want to help you. The entire office of Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas is on that list. Contact us today at 909-982-0707 and ask for your free consultation. We can answer your questions, go over your options, and get the process started. Don’t wait. The sooner you hold the at-fault parties responsible, the sooner you can move on with your life.