Spring Valley Wrongful Death Lawyer
Spring Valley Wrongful Death Attorney
No one expects their loved ones to die in an unusual way, but it happens more often than you think. If you have experienced the sudden passing of a loved one, then you know it can be extremely overwhelming. In some cases, it’s possible for the family to receive damages for any suffering they experienced if the victim’s death was due to someone else’s actions or inaction. For more information on your situation, contact a Spring Valley wrongful death lawyer.
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At Easton & Easton, we have experience fighting for what our clients deserve. We have recovered over $100 million in the last five years alone and have every intention of continuing this record in the future. Our team is dedicated to offering you personalized and compassionate representation, and we would be happy to learn more about your situation.
What Is Wrongful Death?
Wrongful death claims can happen for a variety of reasons, including car accidents, dog or other animal attacks, medical malpractice, and more. For someone’s death to be considered a wrongful death, the following criteria must be met:
- The victim must be deceased.
- The way the victim (otherwise known as the decedent) died must have been caused by another person. This could have happened on purpose or on accident, but the death must have been directly caused by another person’s actions.
- If these two things happened, a direct beneficiary of the decedent can file a claim to recover damages.
- If the beneficiary was married and/or had children, these individuals are considered first in line to file a claim.
- If the beneficiary was not married and did not have any children, their parents, siblings, or other family members can file a claim. If they had a romantic partner but were not married at the time of death, that partner cannot file a claim.
- If the beneficiary had an estate and a personal representative to manage that estate, that person could file a wrongful death claim.
A wrongful death case is a civil case, not a criminal case. This means that, instead of the defendant facing criminal charges, they might be expected to pay monetary damages. Accusing someone of criminal charges requires a different process.
Why Do I Need an Attorney?
The last thing any family needs to worry about is dealing with insurance companies or big businesses while recovering from the loss of a loved one. An attorney can help take care of negotiations with insurance companies, review settlements, and prepare court documents to take the pressure off you. They understand common strategies that insurance companies engage in to keep from paying out claims, including:
- Discussions With Adjusters: Insurance adjusters can use the information they receive from you to deny a claim. If they determine that the decedent might be at fault for their injuries, they might refuse to give you adequate compensation. If you are considering filing a wrongful death claim, it might be a good idea to have your attorney speak with an adjuster on your behalf.
- Low Compensation: Sometimes, an insurance company will offer a settlement that is lower than what is suitable for your situation in the hopes that you will accept it for a quick resolution. It is important to review settlement offers with legal professionals to prevent you from accepting too little too quickly.
- Excessive Documentation: In some cases, additional documentation is needed to prove that the events in the insurance claim actually happened. However, insurance adjusters sometimes ask for excessive information that is irrelevant to the case at hand and is simply used to disprove or deny a claim. An attorney can determine what information is actually necessary for a claim and help you retrieve it.
FAQs
Q: Why File a Claim for Wrongful Death?
A: Filing a claim for wrongful death can help the victim’s family financially recover from their death. The family can receive damages for costs like funeral expenses, medical expenses that occurred before the victim died, and other losses associated with the event. In some cases, filing a claim for wrongful death can give a family a sense of closure or the feeling that they received at least some compensation for such a tragic event.
Q: What Are Wrongful Death Claims Typically Filed Against?
A: Wrongful death claims are filed against individuals or parties who caused the victim’s death, regardless of whether they meant to do it or not. Beneficiaries often file wrongful death claims against distracted or drunk drivers, business owners or companies that engaged in negligent practices that caused the victim’s death, or medical providers who did not provide an adequate standard of care. This is not an exhaustive list, but claims against these entities are common.
Q: What Is the Wrongful Death Statute in Nevada?
A: The statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim in Nevada is two years from the date the person died. This means that the beneficiaries of the victim have up to two years to file a claim; otherwise, it might not be legally valid. In the case of medical malpractice, there might be extra time. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice is three years after the initial injury or two years after the injury was found if it was not identified right away.
Q: What Are General Damages for Wrongful Death?
A: Damages for wrongful death claims in Spring Valley are sorted as tangible and intangible damages. Tangible damages are easier to identify and put a price on, like funeral costs or the loss of income from the late victim. Intangible damages include any suffering the victim endured before their death, grief suffered by the family, and compensation for the future lack of time spent with the loved one. These damages are harder to determine.
Consider Your Options
Don’t let the stress and grief of a loved one’s passing in Spring Valley stop you from filing a wrongful death claim. A successful claim can make a huge difference in your quality of life after such a tragic event. To learn more about how to start preparations for a wrongful death claim, schedule a consultation with Easton & Easton to receive targeted support for your situation.
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The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018.
Doug and Brian Easton have been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California each year since 2014 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Brian and Matt Easton were recently honored for their efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client in 2016, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California by TopVerdict.com.
Doug and Brian have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Matt Easton has been selected among Super Lawyers' Up-and-Coming Top 25 in Orange County and Top 100 in Southern Califonia, an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys under 40 years old.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen as one of the "10 Best Personal Injury Law Firms” in all of Southern California" each year Since 2015 based on client satisfaction — one of the highest honors we could ever hope to achieve.
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Doug and Matt Easton have each been featured as Premier 100 Trial Attorneys for California since 2015 — honors given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Brian and Matt Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM through the results achieved for their clients. This is an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States.
Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been chosen as one of the "10 Best" Personal Injury Attorneys in Southern California each year since 2015 based on client satisfaction, an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys - and Easton & Easton houses three of them.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt Easton has been selected each year since 2014 as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug and Matt Easton have each been chosen as one of The Best Lawyers in America for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers lists attorneys who have earned selection through exemplary legal work that attracts the notice of their colleagues. Lawyers cannot buy their way onto this list.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Matt Easton has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in California for 2015 by the National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys — an honor given to less than 1% of personal injury attorneys under the age of 40.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel among the Nation's Top One Percent of Attorneys each year since 2017.
“We look for the human story behind every injury or wrongful death. We prepare our cases for trial; reaching out to the jury with the most compelling evidence possible for the best verdict possible. Insurance companies know this and come to the table prepared to negotiate in good faith. Call us to see how we can turn your story into fair compensation.”
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Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
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I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
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I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
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Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
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My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
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My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
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