If you’ve lost a loved one in a car accident then you know how devastating this situation is. It can feel as though things will never get back to normal again, and in some ways they may not. In many cases, the family of the deceased is also dealing with significant financial distress. At Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we want to help those who have a right to file a wrongful death case.
If you’ve lost a loved one in a car accident, then the best option for you right now is to call us at 909-982-0707 for your free legal consultation. We can go over the basics of your case and clarify what your options are. There is no cost to you for this initial consultation, and if we take your case it will be taken on a contingency basis. Essentially, this means that you won’t owe us a penny until you recover a settlement or win a jury award. In the event we don’t win your case for you, you’ll pay nothing. We want to assure that everyone can move forward with their case, even if they don’t have the means to fund it today.
Thousands of people die in car accidents every year
Each year, thousands of people die in car accidents. Hundreds of thousands of people are injured in car accidents. In some cases, the accident is just that – an accident. Perhaps weather, poor visibility, or another simple mistake led to the accident and no one is really at fault. In this case, a wrongful death case wouldn’t be relevant.
On the other hand, if someone was at fault – even partially – then we may be able to hold them accountable from a financial standpoint. This is true even if the police didn’t have enough evidence or cause to file criminal charges. Essentially, if one person was negligent or reckless, and their negligence or recklessness resulted in the car accident, then they may be liable. Examples including:
- Driving while texting
- Drunk driving
- Driving while tired
- Speeding
- Not obeying traffic signs
Remember that these are just common examples. There is a countless list of reasons that a person may be held accountable for an accident. If you’re not sure if your case qualifies, please reach out to us at 909-982-0707 for a free consultation.
There are four main requirements to file a wrongful death case
Not all deaths qualify for a wrongful death and not just anyone can file this type of case. In order to file, there are four main requirements:
- The death must have been caused by the accident
- The death must have resulted in monetary damages to the person filing the wrongful death suit
- There must have been at least one driver who acted negligently or recklessly and can be found at fault for the accident
- The person filing the case must be a family member or have another qualifying position to the deceased
To find out now if you have a wrongful death case, please reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away.
