Huron Wrongful Death Attorneys
Huron, CA Fatal Accident & Wrongful Death Lawyers
Unintended injuries are the leading cause of fatalities amongst persons between the ages of 1 to 44, and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. And while all of us have a duty to act responsibility to prevent any unreasonable dangers, careless and reckless individuals continue to cause fatal accidents on our roadways, in public spaces, and at the workplace every year. After losing a loved one in a wrongful death accident, entrusting your case to a professional Huron wrongful death attorney can help you seek justice and compensation for your loss.
Understand Your Rights
Losing a family member is emotionally traumatic; a situation only worsened by the fact that the accident could have been prevented had the other party exercised reasonable care and conducted themselves responsibly. A wrongful death claim is typically filed by the immediate family to hold the at-fault party responsible for their actions, as well as to recover financial compensation for the damages they suffered as a result of their loss. In California, some of the damages typically recovered in wrongful death claims include:
- Final medical bills
- Burial/funeral expenses
- Lost income support
- Pain and suffering.
Establishing Liability
As with a personal injury case, a wrongful death claim is a two-fold case. The claimant must prove that the defendant acted negligently and that their reckless actions caused the fatal accident in which the claimant’s loved one was killed. In addition, the claimant typically faces an uphill battle to recover the total compensation they are entitled to. In many cases, without the legal assistance of an experienced wrongful death attorney, claimants receive a fraction of what they were entitled to.
Recovering Your Rightful Compensation
At Estey Bomberger, our Huron wrongful death attorneys explore every possibility to ensure our clients receive the total compensation they deserve. Our attorneys immediately begin to prepare every case for trial, collaborating with the industry’s leading accident reconstruction experts, liabilities and damages specialists, medical professionals, and other specialists in order to build each case. In the past, the wrongful death lawyers at Estey Bomberger have successfully recovered compensation for cases involving:
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Workplace accidents
- Construction accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian accidents.
National Trial Lawyers
In recognition for the legal skills and ethics our attorneys exhibit in every case we handle, both of the founding partners Stephen Estey and Michael Bomberger were awarded inclusion into the National Trial Lawyers Association, an honor bestowed only to the top 100 trial attorneys of each state. In the past 12 months, both attorneys have individually recovered over $30 million in settlements and verdicts on behalf of their clients.
Contingency Fee Agreement
At Estey Bomberger, we understand the financial difficulties a grieving family typically faces and how intimidating it is to retain an expensive attorney. In order to offer our skills to everyone who requires an experienced wrongful death lawyer, we accept all of our cases under a contingency fee agreement, meaning there are no upfront costs. If you would like to learn more about your eligibility to file a wrongful death claim, please schedule a free consultation today.