What legal recourse do you have if you lose a loved one in a fatal accident? Losing a family member suddenly in a fatal accident is one of the most shocking and heartbreaking experiences a family can go through. We are sure you are experiencing a complex range of emotions. California law specifies a loss of life due to another’s negligence as a “wrongful death.”
The sudden pain and loss associated with a wrongful death is accompanied with a natural inclination to seek justice. Your family will ultimately have to decide if they wish to consider taking legal action against the person or persons who are responsible for the accident. This is often an issue of timing. Here in California there is a statute of limitations which requires your family to reach the decision to file a wrongful death action in a limited amount of time.
My name is Rivers Morrell, and I have represented families in California wrongful death cases for over 40 years. There is nothing which can offset the loss of your loved one in a fatal accident or make up for the challenges of this loss. It is possible to legally hold those responsible financially accountable provide resources to help the family to cover final expenses, pay bills and replace the lost income and provision provided by your loved one, or provide for college and the future needs of each family member.
If you lose a loved one in a fatal accident your family has the opportunity to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of your loved one. I invite you to review the recommendations of our clients and the legal industry and know your family is in the skilled hands of a legal practice with a “family” feel. Contact the Law Firm of Rivers Morrell or call (949)305-1400 for a free consultation. Learn about the process of a wrongful death action, and how our team will manage all the details so that your family may focus on supporting one another through this difficult time.
