Palm Desert & Indio Wrongful Death Attorney

Representing Family Survivors in Palm Desert and Indio, California

Have you lost a loved one in a wrongful death in Palm Desert or Indio? Your loved one may have died in a car accident, through the negligence of a drunk driver, from a fall, through medical negligence, or in any number of ways, leaving behind family members devastated by loss. The sudden death of a family member is never an easy experience to manage and, in the cases of one that should never have happened in the first place, it is even more shocking and traumatic.

In such cases, you should have the professional legal guidance of an experienced Palm Desert & Indio personal injury attorney, such as Attorney Barry Regar. By consulting him at the Law Offices of Barry Regar, you can be advised of the legal rights and protections afforded you under California law. With his vast experience and competent legal skills, he can help to establish a legitimate claim or lawsuit on behalf of you and other immediate family members to recover damages connected with the death of your loved one. The firm offers a free legal consultation for this purpose.

Wrongful Death Cases in California

A statute of limitation applies for filing any negligence based lawsuit in California. This time limit requirement also applies to a wrongful death lawsuit. This means that an adult will generally have two years from the date of the death of the family member to file such a lawsuit. A failure to file the lawsuit within the time limits of the statute of limitations will terminate the legal rights of the family member who could have filed the wrongful death lawsuit. This two year time period does not apply to lawsuits based on medical negligence which has a different time limit requirement set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 340.5. The facts and circumstances of the death will need to be investigated and all evidence and testimony gathered and preserved to substantiate your claim throughout the legal process involved. By consulting with the Palm Desert & Indio wrongful death lawyer at the firm as soon as possible, you will be able to initiate legal action in a timely manner.

The damages you may be entitled to recover include medical expenses incurred before the death, funeral expenses of the decedent, as well as the loss of vital income or services provided by the decedent, and the loss of companionship, care, comfort, society, and affection of your loved one. A negotiated settlement may be obtained after investigation, evidence gathering, and legal work is performed. If the wrongdoer's insurance company is unreasonable your case will be presented to a jury in the courtroom through the civil litigation process. Each case is unique and the money damages recovered will be based on the specific facts of each case.

Contact the Palm Desert & Indio wrongful death attorney at the firm if you have lost a loved one through the negligent actions or inactions of another today.