If you have lost a loved one due to the careless or negligent actions of another person, company, or entity, you should seek legal assistance immediately. At Montgomery Steele Law, our compassionate and skilled attorneys are ready to help you get through this difficult time. We will investigate what happened and work towards securing the compensation you deserve. When you need an Ontario wrongful death attorney, we are here. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your wrongful death lawsuit.
Why Choose Montgomery Steele Law?
Finding a compassionate attorney you can trust after losing a loved one is important. At Montgomery Steele Law, we believe in putting our clients’ needs first. We understand this is a difficult time for you, so let us help.
Our law firm has a track record of success. We obtain settlements and payouts that cover all of your needs, not just some of them.
At Montgomery Steele Law, we specialize in personal injury and wrongful death cases. We understand what it takes to be successful.
You will always have access to an elite attorney. We care about our clients too much to put them off onto a paralegal or a caseworker.
What Will an Attorney Do for This Case?
Wrongful death cases often involve many different parties, including insurance companies and legal teams. These cases can become complex, and your Ontario wrongful death lawyer will properly investigate the entire incident. This could involve:
Gathering all evidence of the incident, including photos and video surveillance, eyewitness statements, and more.
Working with healthcare and economic professionals to properly calculate the losses expected due to the wrongful death, including lifetime earnings lost, the deceased’s pain and suffering, etc.
Negotiating with all parties involved to reach a fair settlement while also preparing the case for trial if necessary.
Wrongful Death Cases Are Devastating for Survivors
When a loved one loses someone unexpectedly, their lives are irrevocably changed. They are going to miss out on the companionship of their loved one as well as the income and benefits they would have provided during their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that nearly 170,000 people died from unintentional injury deaths in the latest reporting year.
Individuals, companies, non-profits, and other entities can all be held accountable if their careless, negligent, or intentional actions cause the death of another person. California allows the following people to file a wrongful death claim:
Immediate family members of the deceased (spouse, children)
Life partners, financial dependents, putative spouses
Distant family members
Others who suffer financially from the death
Parents of a deceased fetus
There are various ways that these cases arise. While this is not a complete list, these are some common causes of wrongful death lawsuits:
Losing a loved one due to the actions of another person, company, or individual is extremely difficult. You may be entitled to compensation, so please seek legal assistance from our personal injury law firm today. According to California law, wrongful death claims must be filed by two years from the date of a loved one’s death. At the law offices of Montgomery Steele Law, our Ontario wrongful death attorneys are ready to fight on your behalf. Our goal is to secure the compensation you need, which can include:
Cost of pre-death medical care
Loss of future income and benefits of the deceased
Funeral and burial expenses
Mental anguish damages
Loss of consortium
Loss of companionship damages
Punitive damages against the negligent party
When you need a team of experienced wrongful death lawyers, you can contact us for a free case evaluation by clicking here or calling us at (909) 310-8510.
We serve clients all over Southern California, including San Bernardino County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Chino Hills, Beverly Hills, and Rancho Cucamonga. Get the legal advice you need today.
