When a loved one loses their life due to the negligent actions of another, surviving family members often wonder what legal options they have. During your research, you may come across two solutions, either a wrongful death claim or a survival action. However, these case types aren’t the same and don’t apply to all scenarios. […]
There is nothing more devastating and heartbreaking than losing a loved one in a preventable accident. Under California law (California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60), close family members of the victim have the right to hold a negligent party who caused a fatal accident legally responsible through a wrongful death lawsuit. Additionally, California law (California […]
When a loved one passes away, the grief can be devastating. Yet when someone dies because of another party’s negligence, emotional anguish over the loss of a loved one frequently is accompanied with anger and frustration. If another party’s careless or reckless act caused the death of a close family member, it is important to […]
At Starpoint LC, Attorneys at Law, we know that losing a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences that anyone can endure. We also know that the loss of a loved one results in unexpected emotional and financial costs that should be compensated by the party responsible for the wrongful death. When you […]
As morbid as it may sound to say, every living person today must, at some point, face death; it is the natural course of life. However, death should be natural, occurring as a result of old age, not because of a preventable accident. When the death of a person occurs because of the wrongful actions […]
Losing a loved one in an accident can be a traumatic experience. And when you are coping with a family member’s death, thinking about filing a lawsuit may feel even more overwhelming. As you consider the option, you may have a multitude of questions, including whether or not you need an attorney, how much time […]