Attorney for Sacramento Wrongful Death Cases
Personal Injury Lawyer Specializing in Wrongful Death Lawsuits
Often a wrongful death lawsuit is furthest from the minds of survivors. Even when knowing that negligence or intentionally malicious acts played a role in the death of a loved one, friends and family may think a lawsuit isn’t worth it, since it can’t bring the loved one back. But it is worth it and the Sacramento based wrongful death lawyer at Ed Williams Law Firm can help you explore the possibility of a legal remedy if a loved one’s death may have been preventable.
If you have lost a loved one as the result of a personal injury accident, you need an experienced wrongful death attorney to represent you. Ed Williams is a practicing Sacramento wrongful death attorney who specializes in wrongful death lawsuits. Wrongful death attorney, Ed Williams understands that this is an extremely emotional and stressful time for you. He is a successful Sacramento wrongful death lawyer with expertise in the very specialized area of wrongful death laws who will also give you personal attention, and be sensitive to your needs.
Get a free consultation from wrongful death attorney Ed Williams today over the phone or by visiting his Sacramento law office. Ed Williams Law Firm proudly serves Sacramento, and is conveniently located near Sacramento communities such as Natomas, Arden Arcade, Del Paso Heights, Antelope, North Highlands, Citrus Heights and Roseville.
For Strong Wrongful Death Representation by an Experienced Sacramento Lawyer Call (800) 946-5874
What is a Wrongful Death?
Wrongful deaths are the result of the negligence, carelessness, or reckless act of another person or corporation. Some common causes of wrongful death are: car accidents, poisonings, fires, and defective products (product liability). Some acts of wrongful death are intentional, negligible, and unintentional.
An example of a intentional wrongful death could be a blow to the head during a fist fight that later results in death. A negligible wrongful death example is when a driver of an automobile who unintentionally causes the death of another in an accident. Another example of a negligible wrongful death is one of an individual who, in violation of local law, neglects to enclose a swimming pool in her yard – she can be held liable for the omission or failure to act if a child was attracted to the pool and drowned.
Secure Wrongful Death Compensation with the Help of an Attorney
Keeping in mind that no amount of financial recovery can make up for the loss of life, if a wrongful death has occurred to a loved one, you are entitled to the following applicable compensation:
- Compensation for your pain and suffering.
- Recovery of loss of earnings of the decedent.
- Compensation for your loss of companionship.
- Reimbursement for burial and funeral expenses.
- Recovery of your present and future financial losses.
- Reimbursement for your out of pocket expenses incurred.
- Reimbursement or payments of any medical expenses incurred.
The amount of damages California wrongful death lawyers can obtain for you depends on many factors so it is worth your while to speak to an experienced wrongful death attorney who can review your wrongful death case and determine which factors can be represented. If children are left without a parent such factors as their age, their life expectancy and whether or not they were dependent upon the deceased for income for support may all determine more or less wrongful death compensation. Your wrongful death lawyer may find financial losses you overlooked or factors of emotional loss. Your wrongful death lawyer will also consider the insurance coverage and whether the insurance policy owes you more. You are also entitled to all out of pocket expenses incurred, such as funeral expenses due to the wrongful death case of a loved one.
When choosing a wrongful death attorney make sure to find an experienced lawyer who is also compassionate and sensitive to your situation. Be sure that the wrongful death attorney considers the loss of companionship when computing damages. Loss of love and affection of the surviving spouse, children, parents and other surviving family members is a difficult loss that may never be fully recovered, but you are still entitled to those damage amounts and should have a wrongful death lawyer on your side that is ready to fight for them.
Wrongful Deaths and the California Statute of Limitations
Time is limited so find a Sacramento based wrongful death lawyer fast.
One reason you should immediately contact a wrongful death attorney if you suspect wrongful death is that, like many types of lawsuits, there is a time frame after which filing the lawsuit or the opportunity to file the claim is forever lost. The time frame for filing a wrongful death lawsuit in California is within two years of the date of death. The clock begins to run from the time of the death so it is important that you consult with a wrongful death lawyer immediately to determine your rights as a survivor.
Wrongful deaths by exposure to asbestos.
In exposure to asbestos cases, wrongful death action must be filed within one year from the date of death or within one year from the date the plaintiff first knew, or through the exercise of reasonable diligence, should have known that exposure to asbestos caused or contributed to the death, whichever date is later.
If you are in need of a wrongful death attorney, the Ed Williams Personal Injury Law Firm would like to first express to you our deepest regrets and let you know you don’t have to face this enormous legal battle alone. Ed Williams is a wrongful death personal injury lawyer with over 20 years experience. He can handle your wrongful death case thoroughly, quickly and compassionately. He can offer you legal advice as soon as today with a free wrongful death consultation in person or over the phone!
Ed Williams Law Firm is located in Sacramento and serves the communities of Sacramento, Natomas, Arden Arcade, Del Paso Heights, Antelope, North Highlands, Citrus Heights and Roseville. Ed Williams provides free consultations for wrongful death cases by phone or in person. Set up your free wrongful death consultation with a Sacramento wrongful death lawyer today.
For Strong Wrongful Death Representation by an Experienced Sacramento Lawyer Call (800) 946-5874
