Was Your Loved One’s Death Caused by Negligence Or Wrongful Conduct?
When a fatal accident leads to tragedy and a grieving family’s wrongful death claim, an experienced attorney should be speaking for you — a compassionate legal professional who understands your emotions and fights hard to protect your rights.
Robert G. Schock, founder of the Law Offices of Robert G. Schock in Oakland, is a dedicated personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death lawyer with 50 years of experience. As his track record of success confirms, he is a fierce advocate for injured people and their loved ones throughout Northern California.
Mr. Schock works hard behind the scenes, investigating fatal accidents and negotiating with insurers, while remaining respectful of survivors’ fragile mindsets. If discussions with the insurance company for the negligent party that caused the accident are not fruitful, he will not hesitate to aggressively safeguard your interests in court.
If a friend, relative or family member has lost his or her life in a motor vehicle accident, in an unsafe environment, in the workplace, in a hospital or nursing home, or through use of a defective product, please contact the Law Offices of Robert G. Schock immediately.
Initial consultations are free. The contingency fee basis for our work means that no attorney fee will be owed unless your case is won.
Understanding Wrongful Death Claims
What is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a legal action brought when someone dies due to the negligence or wrongful conduct of another party. This type of claim seeks to provide compensation to the deceased person’s survivors for their loss, including financial support and companionship.
Elements of a Wrongful Death Claim: To establish a wrongful death claim, the following elements must typically be proven:
- Duty of Care: The defendant owed a duty of care to the deceased. For example, drivers owe a duty to operate their vehicles safely.
- Breach of Duty: The defendant breached that duty through negligent or intentional actions. This could include reckless driving, medical malpractice, or manufacturing a defective product.
- Causation: The breach of duty directly caused the death of your loved one. There must be a clear link between the defendant’s actions and the fatal outcome.
- Damages: The death resulted in quantifiable damages, such as medical expenses, funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship.
For California-specific wrongful death statutes and legal explanations, visit: California Legislative Information – Wrongful Death Statute.
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