Burbank Wrongful Death Lawyer

Has a Loved One Suffered a Wrongful Death in Burbank?

Some of the injury claims our law firm takes on involve a death caused by a negligent party. If an individual has passed away in an accident, the family of the deceased is probably entitled to compensation for their tragic loss. You will need the help of an experienced Burbank wrongful death lawyer. The attorneys at Drake Law Firm fight for accident and injury victims and their loved ones regularly. They may be able to help you get compensation for your loss.

A wrongful death is where the negligence or carelessness of an individual or company are responsible for a casualty. The law in California understands that when someone's actions cost another his or her life, the responsible individual must be legally liable to pay damages to the victim's family members. This means that when a family member dies in an accident, the surviving family members might be entitled to bring a civil case against those responsible for the accident.

Common Types of Cases that Result In Wrongful Death

A few of the most common kinds of cases that lead to wrongful death are motor vehicle accidents, slips and falls, workplace accidents, and medical malpractice.

When a Motor Vehicle Accident Causes Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one to a motor vehicle accident is devastating. And it can be emotionally challenging to consider what you need to do next when you are so early in the mourning process. However, some individuals report that filing a lawsuit helped to provide comfort since they had one less thing to worry about. A wrongful death claim means that something is being done to get justice for a deceased loved one.

A car accident that results in a wrongful death can leave a family with significant stress regarding paying back medical bills, managing funeral costs, and losing income from a primary provider. Drake Law Firm can help to ensure that you obtain the compensation that you deserve for medical expenses, lost earnings, loss of consortium, as well as pain and suffering.

Wrongful death due to an automobile accident can occur at the scene of the accident or later when the victim succumbs to their injuries. Although fatal motor vehicle accidents are often caused by drunk drivers, distracted motorists, and speeding, almost any type of motor vehicle accident can result in a deadly wreck. A few of the most common injuries from automobile accidents that later lead to wrongful death are traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and internal injuries. If your loved one passes away from complications because of their injury, it still falls under the umbrella of wrongful death. Therefore, the at-fault party can still be sued for their negligence.

Wrongful Death Due to Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are rarely considered a fatal kind of accident. However, this is simply not true. Slips and falls can be deadly, especially if the head strikes the ground or another hard surface.

Slips and falls can happen practically anywhere. But some of the most common locations where slip and falls happen that qualify as wrongful deaths are grocery stores, commercial businesses, apartment complexes, parking lots, and workplaces. The way your wrongful death case will be sought is different depending on where the accident took place. For instance, claims against large commercial companies differ in their parameters and insurance policies compared to slip and fall deaths that occur at a private residence.

Slips and falls can also be deadly when they happen to a senior citizen. A slip and fall can place serious pressure on an older individual that they might never recuperate from. When you are in the later stages of life and all of a sudden you have to be bedridden for a long period of time, your chances of recovering completely are much slimmer. As a matter of fact, falls are the leading source of injury-related death for adults aged 65 and older. And this number appears to be rising.

Workplace Wrongful Death

Workplace accidents that most commonly lead to fatalities include:

• Falls from heights
• Fire and explosions
• Malfunctions or errors with equipment
• Vehicle accidents
• Exposure to dangerous substances or environments
• Accidents caused by improper training

In these instances, determining if there is any third-party liability for negligence depends on how the accident happened. If your loved one passed away due to negligent conduct of a worker from a different company, that employee or that other company can be held liable for damages. However, typically if a death or injury happens at the workplace or while the worker is "on the clock", the case would fall under workers' compensation.

Wrongful Death Because of Medical Malpractice

Wrongful death due to medical malpractice is among the trickier case types in personal injury law. Considering this, you need to make sure you have an experienced lawyer on your side when you're dealing with medical malpractice of any kind.

Medical malpractice that can lead to a wrongful death includes:

• Early discharge from hospital
• Incorrect medication or dose
• Surgical mistake
• Improper diagnosis or missed diagnosis
• Birth injury

If someone you love died as a result of the negligence of a physician, nurse, or healthcare center, contact one of our medical malpractice attorneys at Drake Law Firm immediately so we can start to investigate and develop your case.

Compensation in a Wrongful Death Claim

Family members may be qualified to recoup for several types of damages and losses from a wrongful death in Burbank, including:

• The pain, suffering and grief of the surviving family members. There is not a harder time in life than when you lose someone you love. The feelings and pain you may experience can be unbearable. We understand that no amount of money will make you feel whole again. However, the family members have a right to a monetary recovery for the pain of experiencing this unfortunate experience.
• Funeral costs. Almost immediately after a tragic loss, family members have to incur substantial expense for a funeral. Part of this law firm's role will be to recover expenses due to the funeral.
• Medical bills and costs. In a lot of wrongful death cases, the medical costs prior to passing away can be very expensive. Often, billing may exceed several hundred thousand dollars. Our law firm will work to recover those expenses from the negligent party.
• Loss of consortium. You have a right to recover for the loss of no longer being able to spend and enjoy time with your family member.
• Loss of the future wages of the deceased. Often the family member that dies was earning income. Family members were relying on that loved one to support the family. They have a right to recuperate that loss of future earnings. If necessary, our law firm can retain an economist to determine what amount your loved one would have made during the rest of his or her life.
• Punitive damages. During a wrongful death case, lawyers will determine whether it is appropriate to request leave of Court to file a punitive damages count in the case. Punitive damages are meant to penalize the responsible party for deliberate and/or outrageous conduct.

Free Wrongful Death Claim Consultation

No amount of money can adequately compensate an accident victim's loved ones after a death due to negligence or recklessness. Nevertheless, these family members are entitled to financial relief that is offered under local and state laws. After an accident, several families decide to consult with a wrongful death attorney in Burbank to learn whether they have a case.

The kind of accident can impact what options of recovery are offered to a family and how soon those cases need to be sought. For these reasons, it is a good idea to seek legal counsel immediately after a fatality.

If you think a negligent party may have caused a wrongful death of a family member in the Burbank area, Contact us for a free wrongful death claim consultation or call (844) 513-7253 to talk with a wrongful death attorney in Burbank.

At Drake Law Firm, we've assisted numerous personal injury clients to get the compensation they require to recover. We won't let you accept unfair treatment from other law firms and we will defend you from beginning to end. If you need help with a Wrongful Death Lawyer in Burbank, California, give us a call at (844) 513-7253 for a FREE consultation or visit our website at DrakeLawGroup.com to get started on your case today!