Catastrophic & Fatal Accident Lawyers in California | BNCL Law

California Fatal Accident Lawyers

Fatal accidents are a tragic reality in California. Any accident can result in injuries that are so severe, accident victims do not survive them. Accidents are not always immediately fatal. Sometimes, victims suffer for weeks, or even months, before they succumb to their injuries. As tragic as fatal accidents are, it is even more frustrating for loved ones left behind when the death was caused by the negligent or careless actions of another person.

If you have lost someone in a fatal accident caused by someone else, you should know that you may have a legal right to claim compensation for your losses. Our California fatal accident lawyers at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy, can help you claim the fair settlement your family deserves.

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Any type of accident can be fatal when it is severe enough. The most common types of fatal accidents are as follows:

  • Motor vehicle accidents, including those involving cars, trucks, and motorcycles
  • Bicycle accidents
  • Pedestrian accidents
  • Medical negligence
  • Defective products
  • Jail neglect, such as a failure to treat medical conditions or a failure to prevent suicide
  • Police brutality, including the use of deadly force and accidents involving police dogs

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.

If you have lost a loved one, our California fatal accidents lawyer at Burris, Nisenbaum, Curry & Lacy, can help you through this difficult time. We will identify the liable party and accurately value your claim so you receive the full financial compensation you are entitled to. Call us now or reach out to us online to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.
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    Northern California Office Airport Corporate Centre
    7677 Oakport Street, Suite 1120
    Oakland, CA 94621
    Ph: (510) 839-5200
    Southern California Office
    9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000
    Beverly Hills, CA 90212
    Ph: (310) 601-7070
    For press inquiries,
    please contact:
    Lee Houskeeper
    newsservice@aol.com
    Ph: (415)654-9141
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