Wrongful Death Attorney in Riverside

Wrongful death refers to a legal term that describes a situation where someone dies because of the negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions of another party. In other words, it’s the kind of death that could have been prevented if proper care had been taken or if the responsible party had acted differently.

To further understand what wrongful death really is and how it happens, let’s look at different examples.

Let’s say a person dies as a result of a negligent driver's actions, such as speeding, drunk driving, or even distracted driving. That could be a case of wrongful death.

The same applies if a healthcare provider's negligence, such as a surgical error, misdiagnosis, or medication mistake, leads to a patient's death.

Other common examples include:

• an employer failing to provide a safe work environment or proper training, resulting in a fatal accident;
• a defective product, such as a faulty medical device or a dangerous consumer product, causes someone's death; or even
• deaths resulting from criminal acts like assault, battery, or homicide.

 The key to establishing whether that particular incident falls under the umbrella of wrongful death per California statutes is investigating the circumstances under which it occurred. That’s why you need Morgan and Morgan, a powerful and nationwide law firm with access to the resources necessary to uncover the truth and hold the at-fault parties accountable.

In a wrongful death lawsuit, you may able to recover the following damages, or even more:

• Any medical bills incurred as a result of the injury leading to death, including hospitalization, surgery, medication, and therapy costs.
• Costs associated with funeral services, cremation, burial plots, and related expenses.
• Compensation for the deceased's lost income, including wages, benefits, and potential future earnings, that their dependents would have received.
• Certain benefits, such as health insurance, pension, or retirement benefits, the deceased provided for their loved ones.
• The physical and emotional pain and suffering endured by the deceased before death.
• The mental anguish experienced by surviving family members.
• The loss of the deceased's companionship, care, guidance, and nurturing for surviving family members, including spouses, children, and parents.

 It’s also worth mentioning that in cases of extreme negligence or intentional misconduct, the judge or jury may award punitive damages to punish the responsible party and deter similar behavior in the future.

We understand that you need answers about your loved one’s death. That’s why we’re here to help. The first step to getting the answers you need starts with a free case evaluation. Once we’ve reviewed the facts about your case, we’ll be able to determine whether someone was reckless or negligent, and how best to proceed.

Don’t wait – contact us today.