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San Luis Obispo Wrongful Death Attorney
Helping Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones
If your loved one passed away due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or entity, you may be eligible for financial compensation. At James McKiernan Lawyers, our San Luis Obispo wrongful death lawyers can help you seek the justice and compensation you deserve.
Call (805) 222-7654 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
What Is Considered a Wrongful Death?
A wrongful death occurs when:
- A person is killed due to another person's intentional actions
- A person is killed due to another person's negligence
- A person dies due to a defective product
- A person is killed in a traffic accident
In all of these situations, the death of a loved one is considered wrongful because it was caused by the negligent and/or wrongful actions of another person or entity. If your family member passed away due to any of these circumstances, you may be eligible for financial compensation.
How Is the Value of a Wrongful Death Determined?
When filing a wrongful death lawsuit, the value of a wrongful death claim is typically determined by the surviving family members' loss of financial support and services, as well as the loss of love and companionship.
The value of a wrongful death claim is often calculated using:
- The deceased person's projected income
- The financial support the deceased person provided to their family
- The loss of love and companionship the surviving family members now endure
Who Is Liable for a Wrongful Death?
When filing a wrongful death lawsuit, you may be able to hold liable any person or entity that played a role in causing the death of your loved one. This may include:
- The person who committed the wrongful act (i.e. the person who committed the intentional or negligent act that led to your loved one's death)
- The manufacturer of a defective product that caused your loved one's death
- The owner of a vehicle that caused a fatal car accident
- The owner of a premises that caused a fatal accident (i.e. a fatal slip and fall accident)
How a Wrongful Death Lawyer Can Help
When you are grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. At James McKiernan Lawyers, our San Luis Obispo wrongful death lawyers can help you file a wrongful death claim and work to hold liable the parties responsible for your loved one's passing.
Call (805) 222-7654 or contact us online to schedule a consultation. We help clients in San Luis Obispo and throughout California's Central Coast.
Over $300,000,000 WON for Clients!
Recent Case Victories
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$1.35 Million Dirt Bike Accident
Riding a dirt bike at a friend’s home on acreage, suffered life-threatening injuries when low hanging cable hit the rider in the neck. James McKiernan Law subbed in as new attorneys, found coverage, and settled for policy limits in 4 weeks.
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$1.3 Million Car Accident
James McKiernan Lawyers settled our case for the policy limits of $1,000,000 against the driver and got another $300,000 from the passenger’s insurance company for a total settlement of $1,300,000.
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$1.3 Million Off Road Vehicle Accident
Riding in the back seat of an off-road vehicle when the driver drove off a forest service road into a canyon resulting in severe injuries. Structured annuity resulting in tax-free payments to the client.
