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Wrongful Death

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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What If My Father Was Killed In An Accident But Didn’t Have Any Income At The Time; Can I Still File a Lawsuit?

September 14, 2009

Yes.  There are a variety of damages that can be sought because of the wrongful death of a loved one in San Francisco – including loss of society, enjoyment, and consortium – all of which are not dependent on the deceased having any income at the time of his or her death.
If you have had [...]

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Who Can Sue For Wrongful Death?

September 5, 2009

In San Francisco, California, the law allows for certain specified heirs of the deceased to sue for damages due to the loss that they have sustained.  The law also allows for the victim’s estate to sue as well.
This is known as a survival action.  If the deceased had a spouse or children, they would have [...]

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