Fresno Wrongful Death Claims
Wrongful Death Lawyers
If someone close to you dies unexpectedly due to the negligent, careless, intentional, or reckless actions of another, a wrongful death lawsuit may be brought by the people who depended upon the deceased for financial or emotional support.
To mount a successful Fresno wrongful death claim, you need the skills of an experienced Fresno wrongful death attorney. You should seek out a law firm with extensive experience in Fresno wrongful death claims.
Elements of your wrongful death claim in Fresno
Proving the value of a Fresno wrongful death case is complex and requires great skill and experience. Our attorneys engage in thorough preparation by:
- Establishing the life expectancy of the deceased
- Determining the amount of lost financial support suffered by the heir in a wrongful death case
- Establishing a monetary value in a wrongful death claim for non-economic damages such as loss of companionship, society, and comfort
- Hiring experts to help in proving liability and damages in a wrongful death case to a jury
The Law Office of Rick Berman understands how to bring a wrongful death claim and how to weave through the complex web of the judicial process that will enable you to collect on your Fresno wrongful death claim. Our attorneys have excellent relationships with experts necessary to prove your claim, and our firm has a dedicated support staff to help support you every step of the way. Most importantly, we have proven results handling Fresno wrongful death claims successfully.
You must file your claim within the statutory period
Laws called statutes of limitations restrict the time period that a person can file a lawsuit. In most cases, a Fresno wrongful death claim must be filed within two years of the date of death.
One exception to this rule exists for cases where the Fresno wrongful death claim is based upon exposure to asbestos. In this case, the claim must be filed within one year from the date of death or within one year from the date the plaintiff first knew or should have known that exposure to asbestos caused or contributed to the death.
Contact The Law Office of Rick Berman if you have any questions about Fresno wrongful death claims. Let us put our years of effective representation to work for you.
