Nothing is more traumatic than losing the life of a loved one due to someone else’s careless or reckless actions. From car accidents to slips and falls, our legal team has seen countless lives disrupted by negligence and the losses it incurs. Families are devastated by mental anguish, medical bills, funeral costs, lost support, and much more.
Freedman Law wants to achieve civil justice on your behalf. Our Visalia wrongful death attorney has recovered millions on behalf of surviving family members and the estate. Schedule a free consultation at (559) 447-9000 to learn more about how California’s laws protect you.
We Represent Family Members of Wrongful Death Victims
Freedman Law understands how a sudden death may be financially and emotionally devastating. A wrongful death lawsuit will not bring your loved one back but will help you send liable parties a message. However, California civil laws generally limit claims to close family members.
Our Visalia wrongful death attorney has helped family members achieve civil justice, including:
Personal representatives
Spouses
Adult children
Grandparents
Others appointed under the law
If no direct family members survive, the case may be filed by anybody legally entitled to the decedent’s inheritance, such as financial dependents or successors. We understand that every family dynamic is unique. Reach out to Freedman Law if you need help appointing a personal representative or identifying the person best suited for fighting the legal fight in your loved one’s memory.
Proving a Wrongful Death Claim in California
The first step in proving a wrongful death claim is by establishing the element of negligence that existed. This element is critical as it gives the decedent’s estate a right to a lawsuit. However, meeting the definition of negligence is challenging to prove without sufficient evidence and legal knowledge.
Freedman Law has helped family members prove negligence after an accident by showing:
The other party owed your loved one a duty of care
They breached their duty
Their breach resulted in your loved one’s death
The accident caused financial and physical injuries
A Visalia wrongful death attorney can help if you have a viable wrongful death lawsuit. If appropriate, a detailed review of your loved one’s death and the surrounding circumstances will reveal negligence, liability, and settlement valuation. Freedman Law will also help you file your claim well before the statute of limitations, which is up to two years after your loved one’s death.
Call a Freedman Law Wrongful Death Attorney for a Free Consultation
Freedman Law takes a compassionate and empathetic approach, as we understand that you are coming to our office at a very traumatic moment. If we can rise to serve you better, count on your Visalia wrongful death attorney to pay attention to the details, support you, and share new developments in your case as they happen.
Schedule a free consultation with Freedman Law by calling us at (559) 447-9000. You can also message us about the facts of your case here. There are no attorneys’ fees until you win your case.
