You don’t have to let the party responsible for your loved one’s untimely death go unpunished. While the state prosecutes a negligent party for criminal misconduct, you can take them to civil court. A wrongful death lawyer in Fresno can help you fight for compensation based on the losses sustained in your loved one’s fatal accident.
The personal injury lawyers in Fresno who worked with Omega Law Group can bring comprehensive knowledge of the state’s civil processes to bear as you fight for the support you need to recover. We make the legal process transparent while also protecting your right to recover from this devastating loss. Contact us today for more information.
How to Take Legal Action Against a Negligent Party After a Loved One’s Death
The state of California can initiate a criminal case, looking into any conduct that led to your loved one’s death. State prosecutors may request that you provide your testimony to their pursuit so they can more effectively hold a negligent party accountable for illegal conduct.
In the meantime, you have the right to demand financial support from the party responsible for your loved one’s passing. So long as you file a personal injury claim within California’s personal injuries statute of limitations, you can request that a civil judge uphold your right to lost-based compensation.
Fighting for civil damages allows you to overcome the financial strain of your loved one’s death. When a liable party helps you pay for a funeral while compensating you for things like emotional distress, you can focus on taking care of your family and celebrating your loved one’s life.
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?
Unfortunately, you can’t file a wrongful death claim without jumping through a few legal hoops. You must fill a certain role in the life of the deceased if you want California courts to recognize your right to damages. The state only allows a person’s children, spouse, or parents to take legal action on their behalf after death.
There are exceptions, however, that can allow stepchildren and legal guardians to file a personal injury claim demanding wrongful death compensation.
Some instances may even allow parties who might benefit from intestate succession to bring a personal injury claim forward. you can work with a Fresno wrongful death lawyer to determine whether or not you might act under these titles.
The Benefits of Working With a Fresno Wrongful Death Lawyer
You have a lot of reasons to delay filing a personal injury claim following a loved one’s tragic death. First and foremost, you deserve time to grieve. Losing a loved one out of the blue can destabilize your entire family. That’s without considering the financial impact of a loved one’s death, too.
Many people are also concerned about the cost of legal representation and civil action. If you’re already struggling financially, you might think that working with an attorney will only complicate your situation.
Omega Law Group Works to address both of these concerns. We do not infringe on your right to celebrate a loved one’s life. You can take as much time as you need to recover emotionally and then determine how involved you want to be in a civil case.
Moreover, we work on contingency. You don’t pay us unless we win your case. Even then, our contingency agreements ensure that we protect your financial well-being. All the while, you can count on our team to take the following steps:
We Fight for Your Right to Comprehensive Support
A loved one’s unexpected death can leave you with emotional and financial expenses that you don’t know how to contend with. Working with a wrongful death attorney allows you to request financial support based on the value of these losses, even if you don’t immediately know what the value of those losses may be.
Our team can help you request financial support based on the value of the following:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages
- Property restoration
- Loss of companionship and/or consortium
- Hospice care
- Funeral expenses
We invite you to bring any questions you might have about the value of the settlement you might take away from the wrongful death case to a free case evaluation. You can count on our team to remain as transparent as possible, even in the face of complex math.
We Can Limit Your Contact With a Liable Party
The majority of personal injury cases are resolved out of court. That said, if you want your case to be resolved out of court, there’s a good chance that you may have to meet with a party responsible for your loved one’s death. Our team understands that you may not want to do this, even if you want to avoid a lengthy trial process.
That’s why we step in and manage any communications with a liable party on your behalf. We can limit your contact with these parties, particularly in the face of their unchecked belligerence. At the same time, we can take steps to fast-track your fight for financial support.
We Can Interface With Insurance Providers on Your Behalf
If your case meets the specific criteria to qualify you for the right to file an insurance claim, you’re likely going to work with an insurance claims adjuster. Insurance claims adjusters serve as representatives of their companies and are your primary point of contact while fighting for compensation.
Unfortunately, this means an insurance claims adjuster’s bad faith behavior can temporarily or permanently bar you from the financial support you deserve. You can collaborate with our wrongful death lawyers in Fresno to address this bad behavior and compensate for it accordingly.
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It’s time for you to hold a negligent party accountable for your emotional, physical, and financial losses. Connect with a wrongful death attorney in Fresno to discuss what compensation you deserve. Once our team develops a more comprehensive understanding of your case, we can represent your best interests in and out of court.
You’re working on a tight timeline when filing a wrongful death claim. If you’re concerned about staying on top of your investigation but also prioritizing your right to grief, we recommend that you contact us. You can schedule a free case evaluation with our experienced attorneys today.
