Wrongful Death

Man hired by homeowners to trim olive trees is struck by car while working.

Driver had just started driving for Lyft when the accident occured. Plaintiff claimed that as a Lyft driver, defendant was a common carrier.

In single-vehicle accident on a wet road at 2 a.m., decedent's alcohol consumption is said to contribute to his death.

Liability is disputed in high-speed head-on crash on two-lane road.

Family doctor twice sees patient with symptoms pointing to complications of diabetes, but fails to take appropriate medical steps.

Infant is seen in ER and referred to pediatrician for follow-up care. Plaintiff alleges care was negligent and led to infant's death from bacterial pneumonia.

Nurse injures patient in placement of feeding tubes.

Freshman collapses and dies on field during football practice.

City's dangerous bike lane said to contribute to death of bicyclist.

Club member suffers heat exhaustion in locker room, but staff members fail to timely call 911.

Truck driver survives initial crash but is burned to death when fuel tanks explode.

36-year-old mother experienced profound uterine bleeding after C-section delivery. She was transferred to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and then the ICU.  Plaintiffs claimed negligent treatment led to her death.

Teenager crossing highway at controlled intersection is killed on his way to school.

Man addicted to "Benzos" commits suicide in detox center. Policy limits ($1 million each defendant) CCP 998s served by plaintiffs on each defendant.