Wrongful Death Attorney A wrongful death attorney handles cases in which someone has died due to the negligence of others. When the family of the deceased hires a wrongful death attorney, the attorney will file a lawsuit against the ones who caused the death. This could be a person, corporation, or several people. In addition to negligence, wrongful death lawyers San Diego can also file a lawsuit due to carelessness or recklessness of the accused party.
Wrongful death lawsuits can include: • • • • • • •
Bus, train, plane, car, truck, or motorcycle accidents Medical malpractice Product liability Drunk driving accidents Defective products Fires Industrial or construction accidents
If a wrongful death lawsuit is filed due to an accident, the wrongful death lawyer understands that all drivers of any vehicle large or small have the responsibility to use caution when they are operating their vehicles. Your wrongful death lawyer will be able to apply the laws in the jurisdiction where the accident happened so they can file a lawsuit against the ones who were at fault. When hiring a wrongful death lawyer make sure that you hire one that has plenty of experience, especially with the type of case you want filed such as experience in airplane deaths, malpractice cases, etc. In a medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit the attorney will work with the family to make sure they are protected. They will also advise them on the best course of action that will result in a positive resolution. The wrongful death attorney will also meet with the insurance company, hospital staff, and the hospital to get all the information they can. Medical malpractice can include errors during surgery, poor medical care, and misdiagnosis.