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Wrongful Death

Toyota Personal Injury And Wrongful Death Victims File Suit

by brettb on March 4, 2010

Many readers may recall John Saylor and his family – they suffered fatal personal injuries when their Lexus suddenly accelerated out of control in San Diego California.  It was only after Mr. Saylor’s 911 tape was recorded and played by the media that Toyota instituted the current recall regarding unintentional acceleration.

Well, according to media reports, relatives of the family filed suit against Toyota in California state court.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages for the personal injuries and wrongful death of Mr. Saylor and his family.

Mr. Saylor was an off duty California Highway Patrol Officer.  He has been mentioned several times by Toyota’s CEO during his testimony before Congress.

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Damages In A Wrongful Death Lawsuit

by brettb on February 11, 2010

San Francisco injury attorney Brett A. Burlison presents a brief video explaining who can file a wrongful death lawsuit as well as the damages that he or she may pursue in such an action.

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San Francisco Area Hospitals Putting Patients At Risk Of Injury

January 28, 2010

As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle , several Bay Area hospitals were found to be in violation of safety rules and regulations putting patients at risk of injury or even death.
According to the San Francisco paper, three area hospitals were among the 13 in California that health officials cited.  Since 2007, the State of [...]

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Appellate Court Rules Against Injury Victim

January 12, 2010

Suppose you are a bus driver in San Francisco or anywhere in California.  And let’s also suppose that you are injured, even killed, when your seat brakes loose during an accident. 
Shouldn’t you or your family (who would want to bring a wrongful death action) be able to assume that the bus company’s general lability [...]

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San Francisco’s Ninth Circuit Denies Immunity For Taser Injuries

January 5, 2010

Tasers are used widely by law enforcement, not only in the San Francisco Bay Area but throughout the country.  Critics have long argued against their use due to the potential for unnecessary personal injuries.
Well, along with the risk of personal injuries, the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco may have just given law enforcement another reason [...]

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San Francisco Wrongful Death Attorney Discusses Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit

October 29, 2009

As a personal injury attorney who handles wrongful death matters I am often asked by potential clients – who can bring a wrongful death lawsuit for the loss of a loved one?  Many people are confused on this issue.  However, the law in California is actually very clear.
Certain specified heirs are able to bring a [...]

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Do I Need A San Francisco Wrongful Death Attorney, If My Adult Child Was Killed In A Personal Injury Accident?

October 20, 2009

Yes.  And you should contact a San Francisco wrongful death attorney at once.  What you are really asking is: Can A Parent Make a Claim For Wrongful Death Because Of the Death Of An Adult Child? The answer is yes.  Parents of adult children or offspring clearly have standing to sue if the deceased or [...]

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What Is The Difference Between A Wrongful Death Action And Medical Malpractice?

September 22, 2009

A wrongful death action is a type of lawsuit, that can be statutory based, just as a medical malpractice action is, yet they are different.  Malpractice is basically a type of negligence and wrongful death is a type of damages. It is possible to have a medical malpractice wrongful death case, but not every medical [...]

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What If A Person Dies Before Bringing A Personal Injury Lawsuit?

September 21, 2009

If someone dies before filing a personal injury lawsuit regarding an accident she was involved in, a personal injury lawsuit can still be filed.  If the injury victim dies because of the injuries she suffered in her accident, her heirs may recover money through a lawsuit. And if she dies from unrelated injuries or causes, [...]

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I Think I Might Have A Wrongful Death Claim; When Should I Talk To A San Francisco Attorney?

September 14, 2009

As soon as possible. It is very important if you feel that you have a case for wrongful death, regardless whether it is in San Francisco or another location, that you speak with an attorney as quickly as you can.
Often people put off speaking with an attorney due to the loss they are experiencing after [...]

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