La Habra Wrongful Death Lawyer

Learning that your loved one’s death resulted from someone’s negligence can leave families searching for answers and accountability. The sudden loss of a loved one can also create financial as well as emotional hardships. If your family suffered the ultimate loss, you can find the answers and justice that you are seeking by working with a La Habra wrongful death lawyer who understands the steps that are needed to hold the negligent party accountable.

Compassionate Legal Representation for Surviving Loved Ones

The wrongful death attorneys at Easton & Easton can provide you with the trusted support and results-driven representation your claim deserves. Our team of award-winning attorneys brings more than 150 years of experience managing complex claims, including wrongful death cases. We dedicate considerable time and resources to wrongful death claims because the outcomes of these cases matter deeply to the families involved.

What sets our law firm apart is our track record of success and ability to secure large settlements for clients. Since our founding, we have reclaimed more than $2 billion for our clients through focused negotiations and strategic litigation. One in three settlements secured by our law firm tops six figures, and our efforts often lead to multi-million-dollar settlements and court verdicts. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.

Understanding Wrongful Deaths in La Habra

Under California law, certain surviving family members may pursue compensation through a wrongful death claim after a fatal injury. Preventable deaths can be caused by another person’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct. While some states only allow personal representatives to file wrongful death claims, California permits spouses, domestic partners, children, or even dependents and heirs who would inherit the estate to pursue compensation.

These claims arise when injuries from collisions, workplace incidents, assaults, and other incidents cause fatal injuries. Claimants must prove that the defendant owed a duty of care, breached that duty through their actions or negligence, and directly caused the death.

It must also be shown that surviving family members suffered measurable harm, such as loss of financial support, household services, guidance, or companionship. Evidence may include accident reports, witness statements, expert testimony, and financial records. California follows comparative fault rules, which allow multiple parties to share liability.

Common Causes of Wrongful Deaths in California

Wrongful deaths can result from a wide number of causes. Given the high volume of traffic along East La Habra Boulevard, South Harbor Boulevard, and elsewhere in the city, negligent drivers can cause a wrongful death. In 2023, 374 people were injured or killed on La Habra’s roads, and 30 of those collisions involved alcohol. Following a traffic collision, an investigation may find that the crash was caused by distracted driving, road rage, or drunk driving.

A fatal assault can leave the assailant facing both civil liabilities and criminal charges. The violent crime rate in La Habra is 4.046 per 1,000 residents in a typical year. Following an assault, suspects may be taken to the La Habra Police Department Jail or the Theo Lacy Facility in nearby Orange. After a collision or assault, attempts to deliver life-saving care may be given at Providence St. Jude Medical Center or Whittier Hospital Medical Center.

Establishing Fault After a Preventable Death

Following a wrongful death, surviving loved ones can begin seeking accountability and compensation by establishing fault and pursuing legal options. Before a wrongful death claim can be filed, certain types of evidence must be gathered to show that the defendant’s negligence or wrongful acts caused the death.

A wrongful death claim would need to establish that the at-fault party had a legal duty of care to act responsibly toward the deceased party. One example could be a doctor who had a duty of care to diagnose and treat an illness. Drivers also have a duty of care to monitor the road and operate their vehicles safely.

Key evidence, including police reports and photos, can be used to tie the defendant’s actions to the fatal injury. Eyewitness testimony and video footage can also be used to build a strong case. Once your wrongful death attorney establishes fault, they can file the proper court filings on your behalf and begin negotiating a settlement that accounts for your family’s losses and setbacks.

Compensation Family Members May Be Owed

The loss of a loved one can lead to financial and emotional hardships. When you work with an experienced attorney and file a wrongful death claim, you can be compensated for the tangible and intangible losses your family suffered. Economic damages account for funeral expenses, medical bills, and the loss of the decedent’s income and financial support, among other financial losses.

Families may also recover the value of household services the decedent provided. Non-economic damages can reflect the emotional harm surviving loved ones suffered. When both types of compensation are considered, a settlement can better address the setbacks and losses family members endured after a death.

Why You Should Hire a Wrongful Death Lawyer

Wrongful death claims are legally and emotionally complex. When you hire a wrongful death lawyer with experience handling these types of cases, you benefit from their years of experience and knowledge of California’s complex wrongful death laws. Legal representation from a La Habra wrongful death lawyer allows your family to focus on grieving and settling your loved one’s estate while your attorney builds a wrongful death claim that leads to fair compensation.

By trusting an experienced injury lawyer to manage the complexities of your case, you position yourself for a favorable outcome to your claim that delivers the justice and accountability that your family deserves.

Read Our Reviews

The injury attorneys at Easton & Easton have earned an average client review rating of 4.9 stars, based on feedback from real past clients.

“When my wife and I got hit by a utility vehicle that both injured us and totaled my car, we were very fortunate that my brother and attorney Aaron referred us to Easton & Easton. Aaron, Michelle, and the whole entire team took such great care of us, and we now refer everyone we know to Easton & Easton, too.” Ray S. 

“Laila has been very supportive with all that I have needed over the past couple of months. She’s been a great help and has always been very good with communicating every step. Thank you! Everyone on the team has been super helpful, and I’m grateful for all they have and continue to do for me.” Carmen A. 

Client testimonials reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Contact Easton & Easton to Discuss Your Injury Claim

No amount of compensation can undo the unimaginable pain and anguish your family is experiencing. When you work with our trusted team of personal injury lawyers, you can relieve the financial stress your family is under while holding the negligent party who caused your loved one’s death accountable through our system of justice.

Our wrongful death attorneys are prepared to provide your family with the exceptional legal representation that your case deserves. Once we gather the evidence we need, we can move forward to aggressively pursue the compensation that your family is owed. Justice can come in the form of compensation when you contact our law firm to schedule your consultation today.