Wrongful Death

Construction workers in California and elsewhere are at great risk for on-the-job injuries. In fact, this type of work is often considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Sadly, many injuries and deaths in construction zones could have been prevented...

Investigators from California as well as the federal government are analyzing evidence from a recent motor vehicle accident to determine whether the driver was, in fact, operating the vehicle when it crashed into a stopped fire truck on the roadway. The vehicle, a...

California is home to many apartment complexes, most of which are overseen by property managers. These dwellings also typically have maintenance workers on the payroll, who might handle anything from minor sink repairs in a residence to emergencies, such as a rupture...

You might be one of many California residents who have received a phone call from a police officer, informing you that your loved one was involved in a fatal motor vehicle or construction site accident. There is no way to replace the loss of a loved one. However, if...

If a toxic substance results in injury to a person or causes economic damages, he or she may have grounds for pursuing a claim in a California court. When another person's carelessness or negligence causes an accident that results in injuries in connection with a...

Taking a daily stroll is a common practice of many Californians. The West Coast climate enables year-round outdoor activities. Problems can sometimes arise for pedestrians, however, especially if there is a reckless driver or aggressive dog in the area. Both...

Losing a loved one is devastating, even if the death was expected, perhaps because of a terminal illness. Grief is often intensified, however, if a family member’s death comes suddenly and unexpected, such as in a California car accident or because of a violent crime....

Even in cases where a loved one has been ill for a long time, it is never possible to be 100% prepared for his or her death. Sadly, many California residents have experienced the unexpected, sudden and, sometimes, violent deaths of their loved ones. Grief is intense...

A California police lieutenant issued a public statement after a tragedy occurred in Fresno. Police had received a phone call from a person at a hotel who had reportedly witnessed a gruesome scene in the parking lot. The witness told police that the driver of a pickup...

No one wants to get a phone call from a California police officer informing them that a loved one has been in a motor vehicle collision. Such situations are devastating, even if the loved one has survived his or her injuries. If a fatality has occurred, the entire...