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San Diego Wrongful Death Lawyer

We help people who have suffered injury or death by providing access to the highest level of legal representation, medical treatment, and financial compensation.

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Case Plan

Our team will develop a plan specific for you, and your individual case. We will send letters of representation to insurance companies, obtain police reports, perform accident investigations, and gather all evidence related to the accident.

Medical Treatment

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Medical Treatment

We will help you navigate the healthcare system and your medical treatment. We work with many respected and highly experienced medical providers who will guide your treatment towards recovery, even if you don’t have health insurance.

Negotiations

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Negotiations

We will negotiate on your behalf to help you recover:

  1. Medical Bills & Future Medical Costs
  2. Lost Wages & future loss of earnings
  3. Physical & Mental Pain and suffering, both past & future
  4. Wrongful Death Damages
  5. Property Damages

Settlement

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Settlement

Our goal is to reach a fair settlement with the insurance company, and for our clients to be fairly compensated for their injuries.

Litigation

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Litigation

If the insurance company refuses to reach a fair settlement for your case, then our firm will file a lawsuit on your behalf. We have our own Litigation Department who will fight for you in court to recover the money to which you are entitled for your injuries.

01 - Free Case Review

We are available 24/7, and will review your case and all your options for free.

It’s Free To Speak With Us
Schedule Your Case Review

02 - Hire us

You do not pay us until we win your case.

It’s Free To Speak With Us
Schedule Your Case Review

03 - Case Plan

Our team will develop a plan specific for you, and your individual case. We will send letters of representation to insurance companies, obtain police reports, perform accident investigations, and gather all evidence related to the accident.

04 - Medical Treatment

We will help you navigate the healthcare system and your medical treatment. We work with many respected and highly experienced medical providers who will guide your treatment towards recovery, even if you don’t have health insurance.

05 - Negotiations

We will negotiate on your behalf to help you recover:

  1. Medical Bills & Future Medical Costs
  2. Lost Wages & future loss of earnings
  3. Physical & Mental Pain and suffering, both past & future
  4. Wrongful Death Damages
  5. Property Damages

06 - Settlement

Our goal is to reach a fair settlement with the insurance company, and for our clients to be fairly compensated for their injuries.

07 - Litigation

If the insurance company refuses to reach a fair settlement for your case, then our firm will file a lawsuit on your behalf. We have our own Litigation Department who will fight for you in court to recover the money to which you are entitled for your injuries.

The tragedy of losing a loved one is difficult to overstate. Many families have to cope with the emotional pain of their loss while simultaneously dealing with the financial burdens that accompany wrongful deaths.

Often, families involved in wrongful death cases suffer great financial losses, both immediately and in the future. These losses can include the deceased’s medical care, burial costs, and lost future earnings. The pain and suffering the surviving family members endure are incalculable.

When someone’s negligent, reckless, or criminal action causes the death of another, the deceased’s surviving family can sue the person responsible. If your family has suffered such a loss, contact a San Diego wrongful death lawyer today. Your experienced injury attorney can pursue justice for you and your loved one in court. To learn more about filing a wrongful death lawsuit in San Diego, read the information below. Then, call an experienced wrongful death lawyer to discuss your claim.

What Constitutes a Wrongful Death

Wrongful deaths often occur as the result of someone’s negligence. In many cases, the deceased suffered fatal injury in an accident, such as a car accident. While not every accident-related death is considered a wrongful death, many are.

When someone fails to take reasonable care to avoid injury, that failure can cause serious injury to others. This is considered negligence. When someone’s negligence causes another’s death, it is considered a wrongful death.

California law allows certain surviving family members to sue the negligent person, business, or other entity responsible for the death of their loved one. To do so, the surviving family should contact a San Diego wrongful death lawyer.

Filing a Wrongful Death Suit in San Diego

When a wrongful death occurs, the deceased’s family can file a civil lawsuit seeking financial compensation for the harm they suffered as a result of the death. California law only permits specific family members to file a wrongful death suit. California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60 specifies which family members can bring such a claim in court, and prioritizes these family members. In other words, if the highest priority relative is no longer living, the next priority relative can file the suit.

At the highest priority, California law allows household family members (including surviving spouse, minor children, dependent parents, dependent stepchildren, and other dependent minors living in the home) to pursue a wrongful death case.

Pursuing Damages

If there are no surviving household members, certain other family members may pursue the case: parents, siblings or children of deceased siblings, grandparents, and children of a deceased spouse.

In cases, the deceased’s next of kin can file if no other relatives are surviving. Wrongful death lawsuits are very complicated, so it is important for surviving families to contact an experienced San Diego wrongful death lawyer for help.

Family members who bring the suit may be entitled to compensation for the following damages:

  • Funeral/burial costs
  • Loss of anticipated gifts/benefits
  • Loss of companionship, comfort, protection, love, care, and society
  • Loss of household services
  • Loss of financial support
  • Loss of a parent’s guidance and training
  • Loss of a spouse’s intimate sexual relations

How a San Diego Wrongful Death Attorney Can Help

While compensation from a lawsuit cannot make up for the loss of a loved one, it can ease the financial burdens for families. If your loved one suffered a wrongful death, contact a San Diego wrongful death lawyer today.

Recent Results

Our goal is to provide the highest level of legal representation and financial compensation for our clients. Here are some of our recent results.

This is only a partial list of recent results. Past results obtained on behalf of our clients are not a guarantee that same, or similar, results can be achieved in your case. All cases are different and must be evaluated independently based on their own merits. Call today and speak with a lawyer for a free evaluation of your case.

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Why Choose Sargent Law Firm?

Working with Sargent Law Firm is easy. After you sign up with us, we will immediately get to work contacting the insurance company, and creating a specific legal plan for your case.

Reputation

Our law firm has handled 1,000’s of personal injury cases, and is known for our honesty, exceptional client experience, and impressive case results within our community.

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Insurance companies want to pay you the least amount of money for your injury claim. We know the techniques and games that insurance companies use, and our firm will fight for your fair compensation.

Experience

Our team of attorneys are compassionate, assertive, and experienced in all aspects of a personal injury case.

Communication

Ongoing communication with our clients is a top priority at our firm. Our experienced team is available by text, phone, email, and client portal to keep our clients updated at every step of their case.

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A Sargent Law Firm Client Portal is created for all of our clients. This allows our clients to access their case and case updates at their convenience. We utilize technology to enhance our client experience and case results.

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