Fresno Wrongful Death Attorneys

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, carelessness, recklessness or willful conduct is emotionally devastating and financially debilitating to the family of the deceased. California's wrongful death laws in Fresno provide family members an avenue to financially recover some of what they lost from the parties responsible for their loved one’s death. wrongful death attorneys in Fresno are often involved in motorcycle, trucking, medical malpractice and work-related fatality cases due to the complexity of proving negligence and measuring damages in wrongful death cases.

Who Can Sue For Wrongful Death?

Family means different things to different people. In Fresno, the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit is complicated, but usually includes:

  • A spouse or domestic partner
  • A child or dependent stepchild
  • Offspring of a deceased child
  • Dependent parents
  • Anyone who is entitled to the assets of the deceased, as if the deceased died without a will
  • A dependent minor, who lived with the victim for at least 180 days prior to victims death

If you have any questions about whether you have a right to file a wrongful death claim, Fresno wrongful death lawyers can help you sort through the relationships, laws, and definitions.

What Damages Can Be Claimed In Wrongful Death Cases?

Damages collected under a wrongful death claim are different than personal injury damages. Personal injury involves medical bills and lost wages for the injured party, but wrongful death claims are for the following losses to the family:

  • Financial support from the victim
  • Gifts and benefits from the victim
  • Expense for victim’s funeral and burial
  • Training from the victim
  • Household services from the victim
  • Love, companionship, support, comfort, care, and protection from the victim

Placing a value on these types of losses takes the expertise of an accomplished wrongful death lawyer. In Fresno, you also have to prove your spouse or loved one would have provided these services, if not for the negligent death.

Contact Us

Fresno wrongful death lawyers, Berman & Schweitzer, have over 50 years of combined experience in negotiating wrongful death settlements. Our knowledge of the laws provides expertise in valuing damages and determining rights. We know how defendants and courts operate and can gather and protect evidence that is vital to proving your case.

Contact Berman & Schweitzer now to learn more about how we can help you with your Fresno wrongful death case. 

The Law Office Of
Rick Berman & Eric Schweitzer

2333 Merced Street, Fresno, California 93721

Tel: (559) 892-0423

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