San Mateo Wrongful Death Attorney
Get Help from a Wrongful Death Attorney in San Mateo
When another person’s careless or negligent actions lead to the death of someone you love, the grief can be immeasurable. Any sudden loss of a person you care about is difficult, but that loss is made even worse by knowing that the loss could have been prevented. Although nothing can ever bring a loved family member back to those who were closest to them, there can be a sense of closure as well as protecting the future of surviving family members by filing a wrongful death claim.
A wrongful death claim can help compensate family members for their considerable pain and suffering, loss of future income, medical and funeral expenses, loss of companionship and other remuneration that may assist a family at a time when they need it the most.
The attorneys in the San Mateo office of The Cartwright Law Firm have handled many wrongful death cases over the years, and have earned the reputation for being compassionate, yet aggressive, in helping families on the road to recovery. They are leaders in all facets of wrongful death cases, from the initial gathering of evidence and witness statements, to analyzing that evidence, formulating a case strategy, working with medical and accident professionals, negotiating with insurance providers and defense law firms, and when the situation demands it, going to trial and fighting for justice on behalf of their clients.
Wrongful death cases can arise from many different events, including fatal car crashes on Highway 101 or Interstate 280, unsafe property conditions, defective products, medical negligence and dangerous workplace incidents. Families often have questions about who can file a claim, what types of damages may be available and how long they have to take legal action under California law. A wrongful death attorney San Mateo families trust can review the facts, explain how the California Code of Civil Procedure applies to their situation and outline a plan for holding the responsible parties accountable in the San Mateo Superior Court or other appropriate venue.
Contact our San Mateo wrongful death lawyer by calling (415) 851-6486 today!
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Results That Speak For Themselves
"Our successful case results are a true reflection of the values and virtues we believe in and uphold at Cartwright Law Firm. Nothing stops us from pursuing justice on behalf of those who most need it." - Robert E. Cartwright Jr. (Founder and Managing Partner)
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$4,800,000,000 $4.8 Billion | Vioxx Litigation Heart Attack and Stroke
The Cartwright Law Firm (TCLF) helped broker the biggest settlement in the history of drug litigation for as many as 20,000 plaintiffs nationwide that were injured or killed after ingesting Vioxx, an anti-inflammatory medication that was made and marketed by Merck.
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$12,000,000 $12 Million | Deck Collapse
Plaintiff fractured her femur when a deck upon which she was standing collapsed injuring her, as well as numerous other persons and killing one person. Combined judgment for all plaintiffs was in excess of $12 million.
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$9,000,000 $9 Million | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Multiple flight attendants sued multiple manufacturers in connection with hand, wrist and arm injuries, primarily carpal tunnel syndrome, related to these food and beverage carts manufactured by a German manufacturer.
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