Accidental Deaths in Los Angeles, California

Experienced Accident and Injury Lawyers

Virtually anyone may be the victim of an accidental death. As an experienced accident and injury lawyer, Lee Arter has represented the families of numerous people who have lost their lives due to the negligent or wrongful conduct of another person.  Attorney Lee Arter understands that the untimely death of a loved one is one of the hardest ordeals for a family to overcome.  Losing a child, parent, sibling, spouse, family member or significant other may result from the negligent acts or inattentive misconduct of the responsible party. If it does, the surviving family members may have the right to take legal action.

What is an "Accidental Death"?

A death resulting from negligent or reckless conduct, or professional malpractice, may constitute an accidental death. The legal term for this is "wrongful death."  There are endless circumstances that may cause an accidental death in Los Angeles. For example, a worker or a visitor on a completed building or on a construction site may be injured by a falling object, heavy machinery or slip and fall. A child on a school trip or under the supervision of a day care facility who drowns because there was a lack of supervision of the parties is another possible example. A great majority of accidental death claims and lawsuits arise from auto accidents and medical malpractice.  Accidental deaths are one of the hardest types of deaths for a family to cope with as most of the people whose lives are ended prematurely were healthy and there was no expectation of their death - and more likely, that they had many years ahead of them, until the sudden negligence of another party which results in their accidental death.  When these events occur, the families need to immediately contact a Los Angeles Accidental Death Lawyer to protect the rights of the wrongfully killed family member.

When Should I Consult an Attorney?

Immediately after the accidental death of the loved one, you should consider consulting a legal professional to begin protecting the rights of your family member.  At the Law Office of Lee Arter, we understand that most families wish to handle any dispute as quickly and quietly as possible rather than filing a lawsuit against the negligent parties.  Unfortunately, most people who are charged with the accidental death of someone else will generally not settle the case as they will attempt to make the claim that the person who was killed was negligent and therefore responsible.  As such, it is recommended that you retain an attorney to prepare your case and assist you in receiving the compensation for your costs.

Los Angeles Accidental Death Attorney Lee Arter understands that bringing a claim will not bring your loved one back, however any compensation recovered can assist with any out-of-pocket fees including funeral costs, emergency medical bills, medications, emergency transportation, loss of income of the caregiver while the loved one was injured, as well as further compensation for pain and suffering.  The skilled attorneys at the Law Offices of Lee Arter can assist you and your loved ones in seeking the correct course of action in recovering compensation for any accidental death which resulted.

Contact a Los Angeles Accidental Death Lawyer

If a loved one was killed because of the negligence or recklessness of another party, please contact our Los Angeles Accidental Death Lawyers today for a free confidential initial consultation at 800-715-4489 or complete our free case evaluation form.