Wrongful Death

California Law Firm Representing Families of Wrongful Death Victims

Wrongful death cases are incredibly challenging for the surviving family. Not only does the family have to deal with the immediate, tragic loss of a loved one, but they have the added burden of realizing that the death could have been prevented if another person or corporation was simply more careful or paying more attention at the time of the accident.

It is difficult for the family to obtain real answers surrounding the tragic death of a loved one unless they hire a wrongful death lawyer.

The family may have a difficult time finding out specific details as to the exact cause of the accident or who the other people involved were or who was at fault. The police may be reluctant to share that type of information with the family because there may be a criminal case resulting from the death. Companies who cause deaths realize litigation will result and immediately try to hide the details of their wrongdoing from the family of the decedent. All of these scenarios demonstrate why it is imperative for the family to consult highly-regarded wrongful death lawyers rather than rely upon the police or some other government agency to investigate and provide answers.

Wrongful death cases are complex

Most wrongful death cases are complex and therefore they require top-notch lawyers who can conduct thorough investigations into all of the circumstances surrounding an accident or incident that results in the death of someone. At Taylor & Ring, we have handled many wrongful death cases and we understand the importance of investigating the accident quickly and thoroughly before evidence is destroyed, witnesses disappear and accident scenes are altered by further use. Our law firm has the financial resources, the relationship with experts, and the litigation know-how to ensure that the scene is preserved and the accident is investigated before it is too late.

Wrongful death cases arise in different contexts

Wrongful death cases occur in many different contexts, including:

• Car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
• Construction site accidents
• Industrial accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Criminal acts
• Dangerous products
• Dangerous property conditions

We have the legal expertise in these areas of the law to successfully pursue a person, business, or corporation that has negligently caused a person's death.

Examples of wrongful death cases handled by our law firm

We represent the mother and sister of Lana Clarkson, who was killed by music producer Phil Spector when he shot Lana at his home outside of Los Angeles. We worked closely with the District Attorney's office to ensure that the civil wrongful death lawsuit against Phil Spector does not interfere with the criminal proceedings against him.

In another case, a 30-year-old man was visiting friends at their apartment complex in West Hollywood. The man fell to his death from the third floor walkway because construction crews temporarily removed a railing during a remodel, leaving only yellow tape where the railing had been. The tape was difficult to see at night, and when the man reached for the railing, he grasped air, lost his balance, and fell three stories. We successfully represented the man's parents, who lived in Mexico, and obtained a very large settlement on the parents' behalf.

At Taylor & Ring, we understand the legal complexities involved in wrongful death cases. We know how to compassionately work with the families, and then aggressively pursue litigation against the wrongdoers. To learn how we can assist your family in a case of wrongful death, contact our Los Angeles attorneys at Taylor & Ring.

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A law firm with an outstanding record of verdicts, settlements, and case results in its representation of seriously-injured people