Janus v. Boeing: $950,000 settlement for the sister and sole surviving heir of a 60 year old man who was killed in a helicopter crash on the island of Kauai. Under Hawaiian law, she had no cause of action for wrongful death as a non-dependent sibling. However, we contended that she could bring suit in California and that California law would apply since the manufacturer of the defective part which caused the crash was a resident of California. The case settled prior to the filing of a lawsuit.
Oakland Wrongful Death Attorney
San Francisco Fatal Accident Lawyer
When we watch the evening news and hear about a fatal accident, our hearts may skip a beat. We often take a moment to give thanks it didn't involve someone we know. For those who have actually lost a husband, wife, child, or other family member in a case of wrongful or accidental death it is tragic. Grief and worry are shockingly real and lasting. Often, assistance is needed to sort out the pieces of this life altering event.
Compassion and Understanding After the Death of a Loved One
At Gwilliam, Ivary, Chiosso, Cavalli & Brewer, in Oakland, California, we believe it is critically important for a personal injury attorney working with survivors of a wrongful death situation to take time to really understand the family and their needs. Trying to place a monetary value on a human life is one the most difficult things we do. We realize wrongful death cases must be handled with the utmost care and empathy.
For more than 30 years, we have offered compassionate representation to those wishing to achieve some sort of justice. To discuss your case, contact us by calling 866-675-1929. We represent clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.
Evaluating the Depth of Your Loss
Whether a wrongful death has occurred as the result of a motor vehicle accident, bicycle or pedestrian incident, construction accident or case of medical malpractice, it is devastating to those left behind. Pursuing a claim against a negligent person, company, or entity is society's only way of attempting to balance the scales.
Securing financial compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one cannot diminish your emotional pain, but it can help to provide some stability for the future. Our firm works with valuation experts to determine the lost wage potential of the deceased as well as put value on the special times you could have shared. Although this may seem harsh, it is our job to convince a judge and jury you deserve fair compensation for your loss.
If you are an attorney interested in referring a wrongful death case to our firm - your inquiry will be reviewed by our lawyers and receive a prompt response.
