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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Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — an invitation-only organization recognizing the nation's premier trial attorneys. Selection is based on case results, leadership, and reputation. When you need attorneys who are ready for the courtroom, you want a team that's already proven they belong there.
All five partners of Easton & Easton — Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Gabe — were selected to Best Lawyers in America® 2025. This is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. Selection is based entirely on peer review, representing the consensus opinion among leading lawyers in the community. When other attorneys are asked who they trust, they name us.
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
Our $4.5M settlement in Dump Truck Operator v. Equipment Rental Co. has been recognized as #1 in California for 2025 in two categories: • #1 Paraplegia Settlement in California — 2025 • #1 Rollover Accident Settlement in California — 2025
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton was named a Tier 1 firm in Southern California by U.S. News & World Report — the highest ranking a law firm can achieve. Selection is based on client feedback, peer reputation, and professional excellence. When independent evaluators rank the best, we're at the top.
Gabe Mendoza, Alexandro Garza, John Oney, Billy Seidlitz, and Aaron Sinfield were selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars — honoring the top 2.5% of attorneys 40 or younger in California. Three attorneys — John, Billy, and Aaron — were selected for the first time in 2027. The next generation of Easton & Easton is already among the best in the state.
Easton & Easton was voted "Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" by readers of the Los Angeles Times in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Three years in a row — chosen by the people we serve
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis, and Saul were selected to Super Lawyers — a distinction earned by only 5% of California attorneys. Selection is based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. Doug Easton has been selected for 19 consecutive years. Matt Easton was also named to the Top 50 Orange County Super Lawyers for 2027. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring attorneys in the top 5%.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the "People Love Us On Yelp" award in 2016 due to exceptional client satisfaction reviews.Our clients don't just hire us — they recommend us.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton are lifetime members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — a distinction held by less than 1% of U.S. attorneys. Membership requires securing a verdict or settlement of $2 million or more. When you hire Easton & Easton, you're hiring proven results - because Results Matter.
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, based on the legal profession's oldest peer review rating system — dating back to 1887. When your peers have trusted your ability and integrity for over three decades, that says everything.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
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 proven track record of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board. Membership isn't given — it's earned in the courtroom.
Travis Easton, Gabe Mendoza, and Brenda Kocaj were selected to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — an invitation-only honor recognizing the nation's top young trial attorneys. At Easton & Easton, experience and ambition work side by side.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 — based on skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews. A perfect score. No room for higher.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
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