Wrongful Deaths

Before the Highway 101 bypass, a segment of the Monterey Highway between Morgan Hill and San Jose was the site of so many traffic fatalities that it became known as “Blood Alley.” Ironically, Gary Albertson,[…]

You can hold the person or entity responsible for your loved one’s death legally responsible for the damages you suffered, depending on your relationship to the deceased and the state in which you live. When[…]

The legal system sets strict deadlines for claimants to file their cases in court to protect defendants from unfairness and prejudice.  These deadlines are different for different kinds of cases and are called statutes of[…]

Few things in life are as painful as the death of a close family member, especially when the loss results from another person’s negligent actions or behavior. Not only must you deal with the emotional[…]

The concept of “wrongful” death is perplexing because anytime we lose a loved one death feels wrong. We struggle with grief, bewilderment, and distress regardless of the circumstances of the death. But if a loved[…]

Verdict included $25 million in punitive damages San Jose, Calif.- December 19, 2016 On December 15, 2016, after nearly seven years of litigation, the jury deciding a civil case filed by the surviving daughter of[…]

When a child accidentally drowns in a swimming pool, determining fault requires a detailed analysis of the facts. That determination must be made so that responsible parties can be held accountable. Wrongful death lawsuits achieve[…]

A wrongful death is any death that is caused without legal justification. Self-defense is an example of legal justification. California law allows certain family members of a wrongful death victim to sue for compensation. Wrongful[…]

Since 2003, the percentage of fatal car accident victims who are pedestrians has increased from 11% to 14%, according to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That alarming trend has been[…]