Wrongful Death

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. 

Woman is high on marijuana and Xanax when she strikes runner on roadway.

Gruesome murder results in large punitive damages award following civil trial.

Family says he told jail staff he was in withdrawal and they failed to provide medical care.

Driver parks truck illegally alongside road to relieve himself and is struck by another truck.