Wrongful Death | Dealing With Death In The Family | California Fatal Accident Lawyers

FINANCIAL COMPENSATION AND LEGAL RESOURCES FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE THROUGH CARELESSNESS

$10,000,000:
Death of Father, Product Liability
$7,750,000:
Unsafe Lane Change By Semi-Tractor
$5,769,000:
Defective Seat Belt
$5,250,000:
Death of Husband and Father, Mismatched Car and Trailer
$5,000,000:
Mismanagement of Anesthesia
$4,100,000:
Death of a Child, Medical Malpractice
$3,000,000:
Jury Verdict, Death of an Adult Child, Medical Malpractice
$3,000,000:
Death of Husband, Auto Crash
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Caring For Survivors

Wrongful Death Lawyers

Nevada and California

When the member of a family dies in a wrongful death, friends and extended family often look for resources that can help the family through the terrible grief they are experiencing. This is a difficult time emotionally, but it is also a time when decisions need to be made that affect the family's future.

Helping Victims' Families Since 1959

Grief counseling: Social service agencies, grief support groups, and psychological help are available.
Estate and tax planning: When a loved one dies, there is a need to change the documents that reflect a changed reality.
Probate and estate administration: The family may need a lawyer who can help with probate and property title transfers.
Insurance benefits: A lawyer or a trusted family member needs to determine what benefits are available including mortgage insurance, life insurance, pension and survivor benefits.
Social Security: The Social Security Administration should be contacted regarding death benefits and survivor benefits for any children.
Wrongful death litigation: Make sure the family has a lawyer who knows how to investigate the circumstances and determine all liable parties. The family deserves all the financial resources available for the future.

When a family suffers a wrongful death, there is a great deal that needs to be done to secure the family's legal and financial future. For help with those issues, talk to the wrongful death attorneys at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger.

Contact our wrongful death lawyers today. Make an appointment for a free consultation. 1.888.564.8254 or 1.415.658.9310.

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The wrongful death attorneys at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger represent the families of wrongful death victims in California and Nevada, including the cities of San Jose, Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Rosa, Fresno, San Mateo, Walnut Creek, Concord, San Rafael, Napa, Redwood City, Stockton, Modesto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Reno, Las Vegas, Elko, Carson City and Tahoe.