Wrongful death cases can be stressful and emotionally taxing. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we know that our clients who are bringing wrongful death cases have enough to deal with – we do not want them also to spend time trying to figure out what is happening with their case. This is one of the reasons that we prioritize communication and work hard to ensure you always know what is going on.
Keep reading to learn some of the steps that may be involved in your case. If you would like to request a free legal consultation with an experienced attorney, we welcome your call to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
First We Must Identify the At-Fault Party
California law requires that a wrongful death must have been caused by the intentional or negligent act (or failure to act) of another person or entity. In some cases, like car accidents, the at-fault party may seem obvious, but in others it can be a challenge. For example, if the claim involves a faulty wheel on a truck, is it the manufacturer of the wheel, the mechanic who knowingly installed the defective wheel or the owner of the truck with the defective wheel that is at fault?
Next We Determine if You Have Legal Standing for a Wrongful Death Case
This does not mean that we determine whether or not the death in question meets the legal requirements of a wrongful death case – that will come later. This means that we will determine if you have legal standing to bring the lawsuit. Why? Because there are only certain family members who have the right, including spouse, children, and certain other family members of the deceased.
Talk to a Wrongful Death Attorney Who Can Help You Determine if You Have a Case
Once you are sure that you have legal standing, a wrongful death lawyer can be helpful in helping you determine if you have enough evidence to win your case. The first step is calling Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707. We will review the evidence you have and give you a preliminary idea of what your options may be. If we decide to take your case, we will do so on a contingent basis that assures you do not pay us until we win your case and that you do not pay at all if we do not win your case.
We Will Investigate the Case
Once we have determined that you have grounds for a case and have taken on the case, we will investigate. This may involve looking at police and medical reports, talking to eyewitnesses and others involved, as well as working with our own expert witnesses. The sooner you call us about your case, the more likely we will be to have access to all the available evidence. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas now at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
