Wrongful Death
What Types of Compensation Are Available for Families After Wrongful Deaths?
| December 3rd, 2018
If you recently lost a loved one due to another person’s or party’s negligence, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation. There are four types of compensation that surviving family members often receive at the conclusion of wrongful death claims:- Medical bills—Whether your loved one suffered a preventable injury or developed a preventable illness, he or she may have required extensive medical treatment. Unfortunately, medical bills aren’t discharged when patients pass away, and that means you may be facing huge healthcare costs that you can’t afford without filing a compensation claim.
- Lost wages—If your loved one was a primary income earner for your household, his or her death may have devastating effects on your family’s finances. It can be difficult to afford day-to-day living expenses without his or her income, but a wrongful death claim can help you recoup some or all of that money.
- Funeral costs—Funerals are more expensive than ever, and trying to afford one when you’re already facing so many other expenses can be overwhelming. Wrongful death claims help provide relief for families who are worried that they might not be able to give their loved ones the funerals they deserve.
- Loss of consortium—Above all else, losing a loved one means losing a person you deeply cared about and who provided many types of support to you and the rest of your family. Wrongful death claims also take that loss into consideration when settlement claims are calculated.
What Types of Accidents Can Result in Wrongful Deaths?
| March 26th, 2018
At Berg Injury Lawyers, we know there are few events in life more devastating than losing a loved one. The loss can be even more difficult to process if it was caused by a preventable accident. Our California wrongful death lawyers fight to help families and surviving spouses, children, and parents get compensation after a loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence. However, our years of experience handling these types of cases has made us aware that many families are unsure whether they have a wrongful death claim. There are certain types of fatal accidents and scenarios that can be considered wrongful death, such as:- Work-related accidents – If your loved one suffered fatal injuries at work due to a lack of training or safety equipment or a dangerous work environment, you may be eligible to file a claim for compensation.
- Car accidents – All drivers have a responsibility to drive safely and cautiously. When they fail to uphold that responsibility, they can seriously injure and even kill innocent people—and that can be grounds for victims’ families to file wrongful death claims.
- Medical malpractice – Doctors, surgeons, and other healthcare providers are supposed to help their patients get better. But sometimes, their carelessness and negligence results in serious injuries that can prove fatal. When that happens, families can pursue compensation for their losses.
3 Reasons to Call a Lawyer After a Wrongful Death
| December 18th, 2017
At Berg Injury Lawyers, we handle a variety of accident and injury claims. And while many cases we take involve victims and their families dealing with difficult situations, wrongful death claims are some of the most painful and traumatic scenarios we see. Losing a loved one is devastating. Not only is it emotionally painful, but it can also put your entire family in a financial bind, especially if your loved one was the primary income earner for your household. It can be even more difficult to cope with an unexpected loss when a loved one’s death was due to another person’s or party’s negligence. Our California wrongful death lawyers are dedicated to helping surviving family members get the compensation they deserve after someone else’s carelessness led to fatal complications, accidents, or injuries to someone they love. If we handle your wrongful death claim, you can count on us to:- Determine who can be held responsible. Whether it was due to a medical mistake, an accident, or general misconduct, we’ll gather evidence that proves the other party’s liability.
- Calculate the damages. Medical bills, lost income, and funeral expenses are financial issues that many families face after they lose their loved ones. We’ll make sure the insurance company knows how the wrongful death has and will continue to affect you.
- Negotiate a fair settlement. We’ll review any and all settlement offers with you. It’s our goal to help you get maximum compensation.
Get Answers After a Wrongful Death
| May 15th, 2017
An untimely death to your loved one is one of the most jarring events you can go through, especially if that death could have been avoided or was caused by someone else’s negligence. The surviving family is left with more questions than answers, such as why did this happened and who is to blame? Those questions deserve answers, and at Berg Injury Lawyers, we want to help you get them. Beyond bringing who is to blame to light are the questions that could impact the rest of your life, such as how will you and your family make it financially now that your loved one’s contributions are lost forever? The financial implications are often easy to overlook in your time of grief, which is why you need an experienced wrongful death attorney looking out for your best interests and your family’s future. Our attorneys will investigate the cause of your loved one’s death so you can begin to heal. We’ll also fight for the compensation you deserve so you can find peace of mind knowing you’ll be taken care of. If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, contact our San Francisco wrongful death attorneys today for a free consultation. We’re happy to answer any questions you might have at no cost. If we feel we can help, you won’t pay us anything unless we get money for you. Contact us today for your free consultation.Get Justice For Your Lost Loved One
| January 16th, 2017
There’s an old adage that goes something like this: “Treat loved ones as if it were the last time you will ever speak to them.” It’s good advice that’s hard to follow. In reality, there’s far too much left unsaid between us when one of us goes, especially when that someone’s life is cut tragically short. Often, unexpected deaths are the result of a negligent or deliberate act by someone else, compounding the grief felt by the surviving family while leaving them with a number of questions. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we help grieving families find the answers they so rightfully deserve. Our team of investigators will work tirelessly to uncover the true cause of your loved one’s death and bring that cause into the light. Then our experienced San Francisco wrongful death attorneys will fight to get you the justice you and your loved one deserve. You’ve lost more than a family member; you’ve lost a partner and contributor to your family’s future. For that, your family deserves to be compensated, and as your attorney, we’ll do everything within our power to make sure you are. If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, call our San Francisco wrongful death attorneys today for a free consultation. Your initial call is without cost or obligation, so you and your family can get the answers you deserve with absolutely no risk. You don’t have to go through this alone. Contact us today.Providing Answers to the Families of Wrongful Death Victims
| October 10th, 2016
Unfortunately, thousands of California lives are tragically cut short every year. What makes it even more tragic is when one of those deaths could have been avoided. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we help the families of wrongful death victims get the answers they so desperately seek after a tragedy. Questions like: Why did this happen? Who is to blame? How will their family make ends meet without their loved one? Our compassionate legal team knows all too well what this loss will mean to your family both emotionally and financially, and we’ll do everything within our power to get you justice for that loss. If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, call our San Francisco wrongful death attorneys today. We know what you’re going through, and you don’t have to go through it alone. Contact us for a free consultation and let us start working to get you the answers you deserve.California Wrongful Death Lawsuit Questions Americans With Disabilities Act
| March 30th, 2015
The California personal injury attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers explain there are laws that protect the rights of the disabled in the United States. One of those laws is the Americans With Disabilities Act, which prohibits an individual with a disability from being discriminated against in areas of employment, transportation, communication, government activities, and public accommodation. One of these accommodations has come into question through a California wrongful death lawsuit. The suit was filed after a mentally ill and disabled San Francisco woman was killed while being arrested by police officers. The lawsuit, which was filed by the woman’s family, claims officers failed to provide “reasonable accommodations” for the woman when arresting her—as required by the law—and instead used unreasonable force. An article from the Associated Press explains the ill woman suffered from schizophrenia and had threatened her social worker, prompting officers to arrive and attempt to take her into custody to be taken to a mental health facility; however, the woman threatened officers with a knife and was shot. The family of the victim claims officers should have taken the Americans With Disabilities Act into consideration by acting in a less aggressive manner, including waiting for backup to arrive before approaching and speaking in a less threatening manner. The District Attorney stated officers acted accordingly, considering the victim was armed. The case went before a federal district court and it was ruled the officers acted accordingly, but the decision was overturned on appeal by the circuit court, who stated the decision should be made by a jury. Having clear-cut definitions to the laws that protect the disabled is crucial and the California wrongful death lawyers at Berg Injury Lawyers are anxiously awaiting the decision in this particular case. We hope the decision will bring peace and closure to the family of the victim.Family Plans to File California Wrongful Death Lawsuit
| September 8th, 2014
When a person is killed as the result of another person’s negligence or error, the family of the victim may have a right to seek compensation from the party who is responsible for their loss. Proving such a case can be difficult though and can require the plaintiffs to show violations of the law on the part of the defendant. A family from Half Moon Bay is planning to file such a California wrongful death lawsuit after an 18-year-old woman was shot and killed by a San Mateo County Sheriff’s Deputy during an altercation. Furthermore, they feel there is sufficient evidence of wrongdoing on the part of the deputy they believe is liable for their loss. A story from NBC Bay Area News explains the victim was mentally ill and was refusing to take her medication, which prompted her family to call a medical dispatch through 911. Instead of an ambulance being called though, dispatchers alerted deputies after learning the woman was in possession of a knife. When the deputy arrived at the scene, the victim allegedly lunged in the deputy’s’ direction and he opened fire, killing the teen. While officials maintain the deputy was within his rights to defend himself, the family claims the officer took unnecessary actions and violated the victim’s Fourth Amendment rights, which limits law enforcement’s authority to use force. At Berg Injury Lawyers, our California personal injury attorneys are aware of the difficulties that can accompany the loss of a loved one, which is why we are hopeful a decision in this case will bring a sense of closure to the family of the victim.California Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In Connection To Fatal Car Accident Involving Uber Driver
| February 3rd, 2014
While ride sharing programs, such as Uber and Lyft, have created their own new niche in the passenger transportation industry, the lack of regulation in the field seems to have created some questions regarding liability in the event of an accident. The California Wrongful Death Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers say one case that was filed in regards to an accident involving an Uber vehicle that killed a 6-year-old San Francisco pedestrian may be a first of its kind. An article from CNET News states that on New Year’s Eve, the victim, along with her mother and sibling, were struck by an Uber vehicle that was attempting to pick up a passenger. The impact of the collision claimed the six-year-old’s life and left her mother and brother seriously injured. The family of the victim’s later filed suit against Uber, saying the company was negligent in the way it designed the application that both drivers and passengers use to set up rides because it was not created to be used hands-free, as California law requires. Uber has contended the drivers do not necessarily work for the company, and therefore, the company cannot be held liable for the child’s death or the injuries the others sustained. The California Personal Injury Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers are aware of how difficult it can be to lose a loved one to an accident. That’s why the firm is hopeful a decision in the case brings a sense of closure to the incident for the family of the victim.Judge Awards $3 Million Award In California Wrongful Death Lawsuit
| September 16th, 2013
September 16, 2013 The California Wrongful Death Lawyers with Berg Injury Lawyers state that when a person is killed as the result of an accident caused by the negligence of another, the responsible party may be found liable for damages. One such case was recently heard in federal court and awarded the family of an 18-year-old man who was killed by federal agents a sum of $3 million. An article from Time magazine explains that in June 2010, the victim had pulled his vehicle into a parking lot. The lot was the same location where Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents had just served a warrant against an individual suspected of selling drugs. When undercover law enforcement approached the unknowing victim’s vehicle with guns drawn, he attempted to flee the scene and almost struck a sheriff’s deputy. Agents then opened fire on the vehicle and shot the victim. The family later filed suit against the DEA and the agents responsible for the death of their son, claiming the victim had no idea the men approaching him with guns drawn were law enforcement officials. Furthermore, the agents were negligent and reckless in opening fire on the vehicle. Berg Injury Lawyer’s team of California Personal Injury Attorneys understand how devastating the loss of a loved one to an accident caused by negligence can be. That’s why the firm is hopeful the decision that was reached in the case brings some closure to the family of the victim.
