California Fatal Accident Lawyers

Any accident can result in serious injuries, but there are some that prove to be fatal more commonly than others. These include:

• Head injuries, such as brain lacerations and penetrating injuries that cause bleeding, brain damage and ultimately, death
• Neck injuries, including a broken neck, which is sometimes caused by whiplash
• Penetrating chest injuries, such as lacerations to the lung, heart, or blood vessels
• Penetrating abdominal injuries, including major arteries being lacerated, such as the abdominal aorta or the vena cava
• Burns, which can cause damage to the  bodily tissues and result in severe shock

If you have lost someone in a fatal accident, it is important to know that you can file a claim to recover your losses, such as the loss of companionship and support the deceased provided. However, you only have a limited amount of time to file your claim. The statute of limitations on wrongful death claims in California is two years from the date of death. If you do not file within this time, it is likely that you will forfeit any legal right to claim financial compensation at all.

In the case of fatal accidents, it is important to note that the statute of limitations starts ticking on the date of the death, and not on the day of the accident. For example, if your loved one was in a fatal car accident but received treatment for two weeks before succumbing to their injuries, the statute of limitations would start two weeks from the date of the crash.