Wrongful Death
Thousands evacuated, at least three dead in Italian cruise ship disaster
At least three bodies were recovered from the sea and at least five additional persons were feared dead, and with some 50 people still trapped aboard the badly listing Costa Concordia, said Coast Guard Commander Francesco Paolillo.
Paolillo said it wasn’t immediately known if the dead were passengers or crew, nor were the nationalities of the victims immediately known. It wasn’t clear how they died. The Italian news agency ANSA reported that some people had jumped overboard in the scramble to evacuate the ship, which had just begun a Mediterranean cruise.
The evacuees were taking refuge in schools, hotels, and a church on the tiny Tuscan island of Giglio, a popular vacation isle about 18 miles (25 kilometers) off Italy’s central west coast.
ANSA quoted two Italian journalists who happened to be among the passengers taking the Mediterranean cruise as saying the accident happened during dinner hour.
“We were dining when the lights went out, and suddenly we heard a bang and the dishes fell to the floor,” ANSA quoted one of the journalist-passengers, Luciano Castro, as saying.
“It was like a scene from the Titanic,” another passenger aboard, journalist Mara Parmegiani, told ANSA.
Paolillo said the exact dynamics of the accident were still unclear, but that the first alarm went off about 10:30pm (2130 GMT), about three hours after the Concordia had begun its voyage from the port of Civitavecchia, enroute to its first port of call, Savona, in northwestern Italy.
The coast guard official, speaking from the port captain’s office in the Tuscan port of Livorno, said the vessel “hit an obstacle” – it wasn’t clear if it might have hit a rocky reef in the waters off Giglio – “ripping a gash 50 meters (165 feet) across” on the left side of the ship, and started taking on water.
The cruise liner’s captain, Paolillo said, then tried to steer his ship toward shallow waters, near Giglio’s small port, to make evacuation by lifeboat easier.
But after the ship started listing badly onto its right side, lifeboat evacuation was no longer feasible, Paolillo said.
Five helicopters, from the coast guard, navy and air force, were taking turns airlifting survivors still aboard and ferrying them to safely. A Coast guard member was airlifted aboard the vessel to help people get aboard a small basket so they could be hoisted up to the helicopter, said Capt. Cosimo Nicastro, another Coast Guard official.
A statement from Costa Cruises, the company that runs the ship, confirmed that the evacuation of the 3,200 passengers and 1,000 crew had begun, “but the position of the ship, which is worsening, is making more difficult the last part of the evacuation.”
Costa Cruises’ statement did not mention any casualties, and said it had not yet determined the cause of the problem.
Costa Cruises said the Costa Concordia was sailing on a cruise across the Mediterranean Sea, starting from Civitavecchia with scheduled calls to Savona, Marseille, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Cagliari and Palermo.
It said about 1,000 Italian passengers were onboard, as well as more than 500 Germans, about 160 French and about 1,000 crew members.
Admiralty Maritime Law and Wrongful Death Liability
Although admiralty law covers ship accidents, it does not subsume other laws.
There are usually many other local, federal state and international laws relating specifically to injuries at sea from negligence.
Most sea vessels are actually registered in foreign countries. Many of these vessels unfurl foreign flags. This means the country the ship is registered
in may have laws covering the vessel as well. Many of these laws might be better for the injured passenger than U.S. laws. This is why you need an
experienced cruise ship accident attorney. As an example, a ship that has its port of departure in Los Angeles, California may be covered under the laws
of the state of California, and the laws of the United States. It may also be covered under the laws of the country of the foreign flag the ship flys, as well as international treaties between the U.S. and the other. The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler have the knowledge to litigate claims from foreign ports of call, and domestic ports of call.
You may need to bring claims against the U.S. under the Suits in Admiralty Act, or Public Vessels Act. The experienced cruise ship negligence attorneys at the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler will sue whatever country is responsible for your oceanic injuries.
The Offices of Gary A. Kessler are expert in admiralty and maritime law, and can provide you with the legal representation you need to recover damages
for the negligence of an ocean liner, or for boating injuries or other accidents
that occur in the ocean, lakes, or rivers.
The highly skilled boating accident attorney Gary A Kessler (and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler) has the experience and track record, handling dozens upon dozens of successful lawsuits against the owners and operators of private boats, personal watercraft, cruise ships and commercial ferries. If you or a loved one suffered an injury or death due to a boating accident or while engaged in water sporting activities, consult experienced personal injury lawyer Gary A Kessler who has handled these types of claims as soon as possible. The laws that apply to injuries that occur on or around the water are extremely complex and must be carefully analyzed to correctly determine the liability issues and the value of your boating fatality case.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the boating accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the neccessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding boating accident (drowning) cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced boating fatality lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California wrongful death attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme grief and sorrow associated with the loss of a loved one in a tragic boating fatality (drowning) accident. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death/drowning/boating fatality cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your boating fatality/drowning accident case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for the trial of your case. As in all wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our atorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm.
Man decapitated when wood chipper sucks up rope
A man died Thursday in a wood chipper accident while performing tree-trimming services at a residential location, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department said.
The victim, 50-year-old Martin Lara, of Applegate, was working with other crew members while operating an industrial chipper.
Crew members working with the man in the 10000 block of Indian Shack Road heard him scream for help.
By the time they ran to assist, it was too late. Lara was pronounced dead at the scene just after 8:15 a.m., deputies said.
Cause of the Nevada City Fatal Accident
Although deputies initially said Lara got entangled in rope as he fed brush, and was then pulled into the machine, the Nevada County Coroner’s Office gave a different report.
It does not appear Lara went into the chipper, coroner’s office spokesman Sgt. Paul Schmidt said.
Lara was tangled in something that was caught in the wood chipper — which then got caught around his neck and decapitated him, Schmidt said.
The Accident remains under investigation
Liability for Fatal Machinery Accident in Nevada City
Based on the information provided by news reports, it is not immediately clear whether the cause of this accident was due to a malfunction in the equipment. However, if investigators come to a conclusion there was a machinery malfunction, the employer in which the victim is under the supervision could be held accountable for his death, as they are obligated and responsible for providing safe and functioning equipment.
Therefore, in a fatal accident like this one, it would be well-advised for the family of the victim to speak to an experienced attorney who is knowledgeable in machinery accidents can help family members understand their legal rights, ensure those rights are protected in a wrongful death claim, and decide the best course of action to recover the maximum compensation for their tragic loss.
Man crushed between wall and trash bin in La Jolla alley
SAN DIEGO (CNS) – A man in his 70s or 80s was found dead, pinned between a commercial trash bin and a wall in La Jolla Wednesday.
An employee at Jonathan’s Market in the 7600 block of Fay Avenue found the body about 7 a.m., according to San Diego police. His name was not immediately available. Police looked at video from the store and saw images of a tractor-trailer backing into the alley, leading them to believe the truck hit the garbage bin and pushed it into the man, San Diego police spokeswoman Lt. Andra Brown said. It isn’t clear if the driver knew what he had done. Police said they believe the driver was trying to make a delivery to Jonathan’s, unaware that the receiving dock had closed hours earlier. Authorities have not released his name, but some employees at Jonathan’s told police they recognized the victim as someone who lived nearby, police Sgt. Jim Reschke said.
La Jolla Pedestrian Accident Wrongful Death Liability
If the police concludes that the accident was due to negligence of the Big-Rig driver, the family of the victim would be well-advised to contact a Ja Jolla personal injury lawyer. An experienced attorney who has handled pedestrian accidents in San Diego County, can advise the family of their legal rights in a wrongful death claim claim, and ensure they are fully compensated for funeral and burial expenses, future and anticipated lifetime earnings and benefits, loss of love, care, affection, and companionship.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
San Bernardino Coroner releases name of collision victim
Coroner’s officials have released the name of the 61-year-old San Bernardino man who died this morning nearly 24 hours after he was struck by a motorist whom police say was an unlicensed driver.
Bernard F. Culverson was fatally injured at 5:31 a.m. Monday while bicycling west across the intersection of Third Street and Waterman Avenue in San Bernardino when he was hit by 28-year-old Benito Bustos-Gonzalez, of Fontana, Sgt. Vicki Cervantes said in a written statement.
Culverson died at 3:41 a.m. today at Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Cause of the San Bernardino Bicycle Accident
According to Officer Cervantes, Bustos-Gonzalez had a green light when he entered the intersection, but was driving without a license. Investigators have not said whether Bustos-Gonzalez was arrested or ticketed, though jail records show no indication that he was booked for investigation of any crime. The accident remains under investigation.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident Liability
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse.
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
The laws regarding pedestrian cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
When you suffer serious/traumatic injuries or a loved one’s death, you are entitled to compensation (medical bills, funeral costs, lost wages, future wages and pain and suffering). The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler will aggressively represent you and fight for your rights against the insurance companies for the monetary damages you deserve.
The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages.
Boy killed in Oregon 3-car wreck, driver arrested
BEAVERTON — A 10-year-old boy was killed, his mother critically injured, and a Vancouver woman arrested in a three-car accident Sunday evening on SW Canyon Road near Linden Road.
A Chevy Avalanche crossed the center line about 7:50 p.m. and side-swiped a Toyota Prius. The Avalanche continued on and hit an Acura TL sedan.
The left front wheel of the Avalanche had been sheared off. The Acura was heavily damaged on the driver side.
The mother and two children, one of them the 10-year-old, were in the Acura. The mother was taken to Legacy Emanuel hospital in critical condition. A 15-year-old son was also taken to Emanuel with cuts and bruises. They had to be extricated from the car by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue crews.
Those who were in the Avalanche were all standing outside it when officers arrived and initially were uncooperative in identifying the driver. As the investigation continued, officers concluded that Paige D. Couch, 38, was behind the wheel.
The wreck closed Canyon Road for several hours.
Cause of the Oregon Crash
Officers determined that an eastbound Chevy Avalanche crossed the center line about 7:50 p.m. and side-swiped a Toyota Prius. The Avalanche continued on and hit an Acura TL sedan. There were signs of “alcohol impairment” with the driver, said Beaverton police spokeswoman Pam Yazzolino She was taken to the Washington County jail and held on accusations of second-degree manslaughter, third-degree assault and fourth-degree assault. Though there were signs of alcohol impairment, police had not issued a DUI citation. The accident remains under investigation.
Personal Injury Liability for Drunk Driving Accidents
Drivers who choose to drink and drive may be liable for the consequences of their actions. In situations such as this one, the driver may be financially liable for medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages. While this accident remains under investigation, the victim’s family would be well-advised to contact an experienced and knowledgeable DUI Lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who specializes in representing victims of drunk driving accidents can help the injured victims protect their rights and ultimately recover the maximum compensation they are entitled to receive.
Folsom Man Charged In Double-Fatal Crash On Folsom Boulevard
FOLSOM (CBS13) – A Folsom man was arrested Sunday for causing an accident that killed two people on Folsom Boulevard on Saturday night.
At 6:45 p.m. Michael Sharp, 21, was driving his SUV on southbound Folsom Boulevard when he crossed over the double yellow line and hit an oncoming sedan, killing two people inside, according to Folsom Police.
Cause of the Folsom Fatal Crash 
Investigators say Sharp was driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on two charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and drug impaired driving causing serious injury or death. Sharp was injured and not booked into jail.
Toxicology tests will be conducted to reveal what intoxicant was in Sharp’s bloodstream.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Motorcycle
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a motorcyclist on a Carlsbad street Saturday evening, according to Carlsbad police.
The accident happened sometime before 6:40 p.m. when the male victim was crossing El Camino Real north of La Costa Ave, police said.
As the victim crossed, a motorcyclist was headed north-bound on the same street and struck the pedestrian.
When officers arrived on the scene they reportedly found a man lying in the street badly injured. The motorcyclist was uninjured, police said.
Cause of the Carlsbad Pedestrian Accident
It’s not clear what caused the accident and the identities of the victim and motorcyclist have yet to be released. The accident remains under investigation by the Carlsbad Police Department.
Pedestrian Accidents
Unfortunately, the reality of most pedestrian and bicycle accident victims usually sustain serious/catastrophic injuries which many times results in death. Over the past twenty years attorney Gary A Kessler has a proven successful track record demanding accountability from the responsible parties and obtaining outstanding results for his clients.
Demand accountability from those responsible for the pedestrian accidents. Many times the insurance companies will play “hardball” if you try to settle the case yourself or you have employed a lawyer who does not have the litigation experience to handle such a complex case. We at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler have twenty years of litigation experience and know how to handle the insurance companies to your advantage. We are prepared to front all costs required for the necessary investigation and expert witnesses needed to prepare your case for trial.
The laws regarding pedestrian cases are complex and include many facets of the law. It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced pedestrian accident lawyer such as Gary A Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California pedestrian accident attorney Gary A Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a pedestrian accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and pedestrian accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention neccessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for trial of your case. As in all pedestrian accidents and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today so that we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the reponsible parties!
Victim in fatal East Oakland motorcycle accident identified as Oakland man
OAKLAND — A motorcyclist who was hit by a car and killed in East Oakland Thursday evening has been identified as Oakland resident Jeffery Alexander, 34, according to the Alameda County Coroner’s Office.
The accident occurred about 5:30 p.m. at 98th Avenue and Olive Street, police said.
The motorcyclist was apparently hit by a small white sedan, which sat at the side of the road Thursday with front-end damage.
The motorcyclist was treated by paramedics, but died on the scene, police said. The incident drew at least 50 people to the streets to see what was going on and half-dozen police and fire vehicles responded.
Cause of the East Oakland Accident
The accident on January 5th remains under the investigation by the Oakland Police Department. However the limited information provided by news reports did not clearly indicate what caused the crash.
Motorcyle Accidents and Wrongful Death Liability
The laws regarding motorcycle accidents are complex and include many facets of the law.It is vital to surviving family members to seek the advice of an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer such as Gary A. Kessler at the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler to protect your rights and those of your loved ones.
The California motorcycle accident attorney Gary A. Kessler and the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler are compassionate and fully understand that you are attempting to cope with extreme serious injuries associated with a motorcycle accident. Such accidents can lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler carefully selects its wrongful death and motorcycle accident cases so that we may give you (the client) the substantial personal attention necessary to obtain a successful result for your case.
The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler is prepared to front all costs required for a thorough investigation and top expert witnesses to prepare for the trial of your case. As in all motorcycle accident and serious personal injury cases, we advance all legal costs to prepare and present our client’s claim, and receive for our services only a percentage of what we recover for our attorney fees on their behalf. Upon settlement our costs shall be reimbursed to us from the gross recovery. If there is no recovery, no attorneys fees or costs are owed to our firm. Contact the Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler today so we can preserve the evidence and demand compensation and accountability from the responsible parties.
If you have been seriously injured or a family member has sustained fatal injuries from a motorcycle accident you need to contact the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler or another experienced law firm immediately to protect your legal rights and preserve the evidence. The laws and time limitations can be complex so protect your legal rights by contacting the Law Offices of Gary A Kessler today.
Elderly Sunnyvale Man Killed By Hit & Run Driver
SUNNYVALE (CBS SF) – A 72-year-old man was killed after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Sunnyvale on Thursday morning, according to the city’s public safety department. 
Public safety officers and fire personnel found the victim, later identified by the Santa Clara County medical examiner’s office as Benjamin Lin, at about 6:50 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Sequoia Drive and Reed Avenue.
The driver from the vehicle that had struck Lin fled the scene and has not been found.
Lin, a Sunnyvale resident, was taken to Valley Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
Any witnesses are encouraged to call Investigator A. Laveroni at (408) 730-7109.
Pedestrian Accident Injury Liability
Following a major pedestrian accident, the victim or family members of the victim would be well-advised to contact a skilled wrongful death attorney such as Gary A. Kessler. An attorney who has the experience in hit-and-run accidents, can protect the victim’s legal rights and help police in efforts locate the driver.
In the event the driver cannot be located, The Law Offices of Gary A. Kessler can help recover compensation for the victim through his insurance, if he has one. Compensation in a civil claim can include medical care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, or other related damages
Coroner IDs Woodlander who died after CR-102, I-5 vehicle accident in Woodland
Yolo County’s Chief Deputy Coroner Robert LaBrash has identified the man who died in a single-car crash Friday night off of County Road 102 and Interstate 5.
Robert Dale Sunderland III, 25, of Woodland, died Friday night around 9:44 p.m. at the scene of the accident, LaBrash told The Democrat Saturday afternoon. Emergency workers had attempted to resuscitate Sunderland before he succumbed to his injuries.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday, LaBrash said.
Two other passengers from Woodland suffered major injuries and the driver, who the California Highway Patrol says was under the influence of alcohol, sustained minor injuries.
LaBrash said he had no information on the conditions of the other passengers, who were sent to UC Davis Medical Center and Kaiser South.
The CHP had no news on the conditions of the other passengers as of 4:15 p.m. Saturday.
Officials have not released the names of any of the individuals involved in the incident other than Sunderland.
Witnesses alerted authorities of the accident around 9 p.m. and tried to provide assistance, the CHP said.
Due to the severity of the accident as reported by witnesses, two helicopters were immediately dispatched to the scene, along with two ambulances and emergency vehicles from the CHP, Woodland Fire Department, Woodland Police Department and Yolo County Sheriff’s Department.
Emergency officials were on scene within four minutes.
minutes. The first helicopter landed less than 15 minutes after that.
Officials quickly closed off CR-102 from the freeway to Gateway Plaza and set up a helicopter-landing zone on CR-102 in front of the former Chevron Service Station south of the overpass.
In addition to the driver being extricated from the car by firefighters and flown to UCD Medical Center, a 22-year-old Woodland man was also flown out for treatment. The second surviving Woodlander, a 21-year-old man, was taken by ambulance to Kaiser South.
Cause of the Yolo County Accident
According to initial reports from the CHP, the accident was caused when a 22-year-old Sacramento man lost control of his 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse while going southbound on I-5 on the CR-102 off-ramp. The car then traveled onto the shoulder and overturned a number of times before coming to rest on its roof. The unidentified driver was flown by helicopter to UCD Medical Center for treatment. He was later arrested for felony driving under the influence and felony manslaughter.
Car Accident Wrongful Death Liability
The term “wrongful death” is defined as the death of an individual as a result of the negligence, carelessness, intentional act of another individual, corporation, company or entity. Filing a proper wrongful death claim is extremely difficult and complex for families because they are not only dealing with their grief over the death of a beloved family member, but also complex issues of compensation as well. Wrongful death claims are usually sought after by relatives, siblings, or members of the decedent’s estate who have lost a considerable amount of money as well as loss of support and grief due to the wrongful death of the decedent.
In most states, if the death of a relative or spouse was caused by the wrongful act of another, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party or parties. In order to file a wrongful death claim, you must be able to prove that you will experience severe future emotional and financial hardship because of the loss of the death of a relative, family member or spouse
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler is a prominent and highly respected law firm in California and the United States. Gary A Kessler has been serving the people as an experienced wrongful death attorney for over twenty years dedicated and committed to obtaining the best results for his clients in each and every case. Through experience and education, our firm is able to expertly evaluate complex medical injuries and pursue wrongful death claims.
The Law Offices of Gary A Kessler has a sustaining record of outstanding results for their client’s wrongful death cases throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, Florida, Oregon and Washington. Our firm specializes in difficult automobile vs. tractor-trailer rig(s), collision cases, uninsured motorists cases, rollover accident cases, bus and train collision litigation, defective product liabilty litigation, boating collision death cases, boating capsizing and drowning cases, backyard pool drownings, jacuzzi spa drownings, association and community pool drownings, accidental shootings, tractor-trailer and commercial vehicle fatality, fuel tank fire cases and wrongful death cases.
