Red Bluff Wrongful Death Lawyer

Accidents happen in an instant and often cost people their lives. If you are reading this, you may have recently lost someone you care about because of a preventable accident. If this is the case, you likely feel immense grief and possibly face significant personal and financial challenges because of your loss.

As Red Bluff wrongful death lawyers, we aim to help grieving families and dependents recover the compensation they deserve following fatal accidents, affording them the security they need to recover and move forward with their lives.

Many law firms will take on various cases, hoping to increase profits by expanding their client base. However, our law firm has exclusively handled significant injury and wrongful death cases for nearly four decades. This means that we are experts when it comes to wrongful death cases.

This is important because wrongful death cases are often complicated, meaning that financially liable parties are usually willing to put considerable resources into defending themselves from responsibility. With such an aggressive defense, it's essential to have an attorney with ample experience dealing with high-value cases. It knows how to investigate accidents, negotiate with insurance companies, and argue for their clients in court.

While we only take severe injury or wrongful death cases, there are several different accident types that our firm handles. These include:

• Car accidents
• Boat accidents
• Truck accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Pedestrian accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Plane accidents
• Medical malpractice
• Products liability
• Construction accidents
• Farm accidents
• Workplace death
• Dog bites

People who've lost a loved one often feel overwhelmed by grief and may experience an intense mix of emotions, including anger, fear, sadness, and even confusion. After such a traumatic experience, it's essential to take time to cope with your grief and be with people you love. However, because fatal accidents can also leave families with serious financial problems, reaching out to a Red Bluff wrongful death attorney at your earliest opportunity is essential.

If your lawyer can get to work right away, they'll be more able to ensure liable parties are held responsible so that your family receives fair compensation for damages. Additionally, knowing that your case is in the hands of an experienced professional can help you focus on the critical task of emotional healing.

Losing somebody you care about is never easy, but losing someone in a sudden, unpredictable accident can be even more difficult. Thankfully, you aren't alone; plenty of people have experienced similar losses. To learn more about grief and how it relates to deadly accidents, take a moment to read this informative article from our firm. If you'd like a brief overview of the stages of grief, watch the following video:

The following information is gathered from reports by area traffic agencies, including the Red Bluff Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and Tehama County Sheriff's Office. According to the available data, there were 3,012 traumatic auto accidents in Tehama County between 2009 and 2020, 147 of which involved fatal injuries. Red Bluff exclusively had 752 accidents in the same period, 11 of which were fatal. Around 44 percent of deadly accidents in Tehama County happened on state highways, while most occurred on municipal or county roadways.

The following collision factors were the most common causes of deadly accidents in Tehama County during the period. Each factor is listed next to the number of accidents caused:

• Improper turning, 54
• Driving under the influence, 35
• Speeding, 17
• Pedestrian violations, 9
• Driving on the wrong side of the road, 7
• Right of way violations, 6

Less common causes included unsafe lane changing, improper passing, and traffic signal violations.

Losing someone you love can also mean losing a significant household income source. In other cases, you may no longer have access to valuable services that your loved one used to take care of. These services, including childcare, cooking, cleaning, and home maintenance, can be essential and challenging to replace. Furthermore, families may be left with medical bills from treatment the decedent received before passing away. On top of all of this, paying for funeral and burial services can be incredibly expensive.

Fortunately, all of these losses can be covered through wrongful death claims. Because these losses come with easily identifiable prices, they are considered economic damages. In addition to these economic damages, families can also pursue compensation for non-economic damages related to their personal suffering.

One of the main reasons families put off calling a lawyer is that they aren't sure how to find somebody they know they can trust with their case. Fortunately, it's not difficult to get in touch with a trustworthy Red Bluff wrongful death attorney if you know how to search for one. For more information about finding the right attorney for your case, watch this video:

Losing a family member or friend can be devastating. If your life was changed by a traumatic accident, please call us at your earliest opportunity to receive free, friendly advice about your situation. We can be contacted at (800) 404-5400 and (530) 392-9400.

See our past cases on our Verdicts and Settlements page.

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