Mendez and Sanchez - Wrongful Death Lawyer in Pasadena, California

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Some of the injury claims our law firm handles involve a death caused by a negligent party. If an individual has passed away in an accident, the family members of the deceased are likely entitled to compensation for their tragic loss. You will need the assistance of a qualified Pasadena wrongful death lawyer. The attorneys at Mendez & Sanchez fight for accident and injury victims and their families everyday. They may be able to help you receive compensation for your loss.

A wrongful death is where the negligence or recklessness of a person or company are responsible for a casualty. The law in California understands that when one person's actions cost another his life, the responsible person should be legally liable to pay damages to the victim's loved ones. This means that when a loved one dies in an accident, the surviving family members might be entitled to bring a civil claim against those responsible for the accident.

Common Types of Cases That Lead to Wrongful Death

Some of the most common kinds of situations that lead to wrongful death are car accidents, slips and falls, workplace accidents, and medical malpractice.

When a Motor Vehicle Accident Causes Wrongful Death

Losing a family member to a motor vehicle accident is devastating. And it can be emotionally challenging to consider what you should do next when you are so early in the mourning process. However, some individuals report that filing a lawsuit helped to give them peace of mind because they had one less thing to worry about. A wrongful death claim means that something is being done to get justice for a deceased loved one.

A motor vehicle accident that leads to a wrongful death can leave a family with significant stress concerning paying back medical costs, taking care of funeral expenses, and losing earnings from a primary provider. Mendez & Sanchez can help to guarantee that you receive the compensation that you deserve for medical bills, lost earnings, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering.

Wrongful death because of a car accident can occur at the scene of the accident or later on when the victim succumbs to their injuries. Although deadly automobile accidents are oftentimes caused by drunk drivers, distracted drivers, and speeding, virtually any kind of automobile accident can result in a fatal wreck. A few of the most common injuries from automobile accidents that later result in wrongful death are traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and internal injuries. If your loved one dies from complications because of their injury, it still falls under the umbrella of wrongful death. Therefore, the at-fault party can still be sued for their negligence.

Wrongful Death Caused By Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are rarely considered a deadly type of accident. However, this is just not true. Slips and falls can be fatal, especially if the head strikes the ground or another hard surface.

Slips and falls can happen practically anywhere. However, some of the most common places that slip and falls happen that qualify as wrongful deaths are grocery stores, commercial businesses, apartment complexes, parking lots, and places of work. The way your wrongful death case will be sought is different depending on where the accident occurred. For example, claims against big commercial businesses differ in their parameters and insurance policies compared to slip and fall deaths that take place at a private residence.

Slips and falls can also be deadly when they happen to a senior citizen. A slip and fall can put significant pressure on an older individual that they might never recover from. When you are in the later stages of life and all of a sudden you need to be bedridden for a long period of time, your chances of recovering completely are much slimmer. As a matter of fact, falls are the leading source of injury-related death for adults aged 65 and older. And this number appears to be rising.

Workplace Wrongful Death

Workplace accidents that most frequently result in fatalities consist of:

• Falls from heights
• Fire and explosions
• Malfunctions or flaws with equipment
• Vehicle accidents
• Exposure to harmful substances or environments
• Accidents caused by poor training

In these cases, determining if there is any third-party liability for negligence depends on how the accident occurred. If your loved one passed away due to negligent conduct of an employee from a different company, that worker or that other company can be held liable for damages. But, typically if a death or injury occurs at the workplace or while the employee is "on the clock", the case would fall under workers' compensation.

Wrongful Death Due to Medical Malpractice

Wrongful death because of medical malpractice is one of the trickier case types in personal injury law. Given this, you need to be sure you have a competent lawyer on your side when you're dealing with medical malpractice of any kind.

Medical malpractice that can cause a wrongful death includes:

• Early discharge from medical facility
• Incorrect medication or dosage
• Surgical error
• Incorrect diagnosis or missed diagnosis
• Birth injury

If somebody you love died as a result of the negligence of a physician, nurse, or healthcare facility, call one of our medical malpractice attorneys at Mendez & Sanchez right away so we can start to investigate and build your case.

Compensation in a Wrongful Death Case

Family members might be entitled to recoup for many types of damages and losses from a wrongful death in Pasadena, including:

• The pain, suffering and grief of the surviving family members– There is not a more difficult time in life than when you lose somebody you love. The feelings and pain you might experience can be excruciating. We understand that no amount of money will make you feel whole again. Nevertheless, the loved ones have a right to a monetary recovery for the pain of experiencing this unfortunate experience.
• Funeral costs– Almost immediately after a tragic loss, family members have to incur significant cost for a funeral. Part of this law firm's job will be to recover expenses because of the funeral.
• Medical bills and costs– In many wrongful death cases, the medical bills before passing away can be very expensive. Commonly, billing may exceed several hundred thousand dollars. Our law firm will work to recover those expenses from the negligent party.
• Loss of consortium– You have a right to recover for the loss of no longer being able to spend and enjoy time with your loved one.
• Loss of the future wages of the deceased– Commonly the family member that dies was earning income. Family members were relying on that loved one to support the family. They have a right to recuperate that loss of future wages. If necessary, our law firm can hire an economist to establish what amount your loved one would have earned during the remainder of their life.
• Punitive damages– During a wrongful death claim, attorneys will decide whether it is appropriate to request leave of Court to file a punitive damages count in the lawsuit. Punitive damages are meant to penalize the responsible party for intentional and/or outrageous conduct.

Free Wrongful Death Claim Consultation

No amount of money can properly compensate an accident victim's loved ones after a fatality due to negligence or recklessness. Nevertheless, these family members are entitled to financial relief that is offered under local and state laws. After an accident, lots of families decide to speak with a wrongful death lawyer in Pasadena to find out whether they have a case.

The type of accident can affect what means of recovery are offered to a family and how soon those claims have to be sought. For these reasons, it is a good idea to get legal counsel immediately after a fatality.

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If you think a negligent party may have caused a wrongful death of a family member in the Pasadena area, Get in touch with us for a free wrongful death case consultation or call (323)-838 -1444 to speak with a wrongful death lawyer in Pasadena.