Wrongful Death Lawyers.

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or carelessness of another individual or company. The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can be a difficult time. Although nothing can bring your loved ones back, our San Diego law firm’s wrongful death attorneys can help you hold the responsible party accountable as well as provide some measure of solace through a wrongful death settlement.

Wrongful Deaths Occur Every Day

All Family Members Can File a Wrongful Death Claim

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Wrongful death lawsuits are very complex and come during a difficult time. For these reasons we strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced wrongful death attorney as soon as possible after your father’s death. Our San Diego law firm has recovered money for families since 1992 for damages, including:

Funeral and burial expenses
Loss of benefits
Loss of care, comfort and support
Loss of current and future earnings
Loss of expected inheritance
Medical bills

The plaintiff has the burden of proof, meaning it is our job to prove that the wrongful death was caused by the responsible party. If the cause of death can only be determined by an autopsy — and the government decides this is not legally required — our wrongful death attorneys will arrange and pay for a private autopsy on your behalf. Remember, the people who are making a claim must show that the responsible party was cause of death, not the other way around.

The responsible party’s insurance company will probably not explain all of your legal rights because it only wants to pay you as little as possible. As if that’s not enough, insurance companies will attempt to poke holes in your relationship with a family member, or they’ll even claim that you rarely saw or lived far away from each other.

You should not have to deal with this situation on your own. Call us now at 1-800-655-6585 for a FREE consultation with an experienced wrongful death attorney in San Diego or click here to submit your case for a FREE online review. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe nothing until we recover money on your behalf.

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[caption id="attachment_21715" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: The San Diego Union Tribune"][/caption] Last week, we reported on a car accident in San Diego that resulted out of alleged teen street racing. In new developments, the 18-year-old driver charged with the death of the two teenagers involved in the street racing has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter among four other charges according to reports at the San Diego Union Tribune. The news follows the earlier arrest of another 16-year-old driver that was taken into custody on similar charges. Just shortly after his arraignment, Michael Johnson, the 18-year-old driver of a Volvo S40, said, according to his attorney, that he is not the responsible party in the tragic San Diego accident fatalities that occurred April 4. Accident reports indicate that Johnson was returning from a spring break beach party in La Jolla when he was allegedly involved in a street racing contest with another teen driver – the unidentified 16-year-old driver of a Volkswagen Passat whose name has not been released since he is a minor. According to Deputy District Attorney Kristen Spieler, the two vehicles were zigzagging across lanes at speeds reaching up to a staggering 100 m.p.h. The 16-year-old driver in the Passat lost control over the vehicle, causing the car to flip over several times across multiple lanes of the road. Two passengers, Anthony Foreman, 18, and Jayli Campbell, 16, were thrown from the Passat and died at the scene of the accident. Two passengers survived the crash. Charlotte McQuillen, survived the accident although she suffered serious injury as a result of the collision including reports that say the teen will have to recover from traumatic brain injury. Anthoney Taylor, 16, also survived the crash although his injuries are unclear at this time. Johnson did not flee the scene of the accident according to police reports and cooperated with authorities once officers assessed the scene of the collision. The teen has no prior criminal record, although authorities say his vehicle was found containing a small amount of marijuana. Johnson is being charged with intoxicated driving, although his lawyer says there were no field sobriety tests to confirm the teen’s alleged intoxication. Teen driving: reminders for concerned parents Last week, we blogged on actions parents can take to prevent teen car accidents. Tips include:

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Enforcing the rules. Every teen driver needs to know that rules are there for a purpose, and when they are broken, consequences will follow.
Have a DUI backup plan. As most parents can attest, there are many instances when teen drivers run into problems that supersede their know-how and maturity. Drinking is one of those problems. In cases of emergency, your teen should have an open-door policy where they feel safe to call you when they need help – such in the case of drunk driving or driving while intoxicated.

About the Law Offices of Michael Pines, APC The Law Offices of Michael Pines, APC are specialists in car accident injury. Every personal injury attorney in our San Diego office works hard to seek maximum recovery for every injured client. Your case is handled without any out-of-pocket costs, so do not hesitate to speak to a San Diego personal injury lawyer today for a free legal evaluation. Call us at 1-800-655-6585.