The situations that can lead to a California wrongful death case are practically unlimited. As long as an intentional or negligent act wrongfully caused someone’s death, their next of kin should seriously consider whether a wrongful death case may result in compensation and accountability for the responsible party. Milligan Beswick Levine & Knox, LLP represents plaintiffs in California wrongful death actions and we’ll discuss circumstances that can lead to these cases.
If a loved one was killed by the negligence or intentional act of another, explore your legal options at a wrongful death law firm. Our experienced California wrongful death attorneys can help you decide whether a lawsuit is right for you, and they can guide you to justice and compensation. Wrongful death Milligan Beswick Levine & Knox, LLP has helped families in Redlands for many years, and we are committed to holding accountable those who caused another’s death by intentional or negligent acts. Attorney C. Patrick Milligan is a Stanford Law School graduate and a wrongful death attorney who approaches each case with a wealth of experience.
What Situations Can Lead to a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
If a close family member is killed by the negligence or intentional act of another party, there may be grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. The death could happen at the time of the incident, or they could survive for months or years before succumbing to their injuries. These cases can involve individuals, businesses, professionals, nonprofit organizations, or government entities.
Wrongful death cases involve the following circumstances:
- Insurance Company’s Denial of Addiction Treatment
Jocelyn Weiner is the plaintiff in a wrongful death case. Her son, Ryan Matlock, 23 at the time of his death, died soon after his health insurance carrier declined to continue paying for his stay at an addiction treatment center. He warned his mother he wasn’t strong enough to handle his addiction to be released. Matlock died shortly afterward of a drug overdose. Weiner’s wrongful death lawyers claim US Behavioral Health Plan of California’s refusal to authorize Matlock’s further treatment led to his death.
- Car Accident Due to Allegedly Dangerously Defective Car
Charles Leach’s estate is suing Tesla. They claim his Model Y automobile “suddenly” accelerated, drove off the road and struck a pillar at an Ohio gas station. Leach was 72 when he died of burns, blunt force trauma, and other injuries. His estate claims the company was aware their vehicles, including the Model Y, have had hundreds of instances of uncontrolled acceleration which, in this case, led to Leach’s death. The company blames his alleged “improper and unsafe” driving and claims his vehicle wasn’t dangerous or defective.
- Utility’s Alleged Role in Fatal Fire
A wrongful death lawsuit is pending against Southern California Edison for its alleged negligent actions regarding Los Angeles’ Eaton Fire. The legal claim on behalf of Evelyn McClendon’s family was announced in January. The Altadena woman is one of at least 16 who were killed in the fire that started on January 7. The lawsuit claims the utility negligently failed to turn off its electrical equipment after receiving warnings about dangerous fire weather conditions.
- Restaurant Allegedly Served Contaminated Food to Customer
Jeffrey Piccolo represents the estate of his late wife, Kanokporn Tangsuan. She was a New York doctor who died of an allergic reaction to food eaten at a Disney-owned restaurant in Orlando, Florida, in October. Tangsuan was “highly allergic” to nuts and dairy. Piccolo states they chose the restaurant in part because it promises to accommodate patrons with food allergies, according to Piccolo’s wrongful death lawsuit filed in a Florida circuit court. He claims they had repeated conversations with their waiter about Tangsuan’s allergies. The family asked about the safety of the menu items, had the server confirm with the chef that they would be allergen-free, and asked for confirmation several more times. When food came to the table, some items lacked flags stating they were allergen-free, and the waiter was questioned again about the issue. He stated the food was allergen-free. About 45 minutes after leaving the restaurant, Tangsuan had difficulty breathing and later died.
Contact an Established Wrongful Death Law Firm in Redlands Today
These are just a few of the many wrongful death lawsuits filed across the country every day. If you think the death of a loved one caused by negligence or an intentional act doesn’t seem like a good fit for a wrongful death lawsuit, think again and contact our office so you can discuss with a wrongful death lawyer what happened, why, and how a party may be held legally responsible.
To learn more about California wrongful death law and the steps needed for a claim, contact wrongful death Milligan Beswick Levine & Knox, LLP at 909-894-0812 – or complete our online contact form.
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