If you lost a beloved family member because of someone else’s negligence in Ontario, California, you may have the option of pursuing damages for your family. An Ontario wrongful death lawyer from our legal team can represent you and help you fight for justice. 

When you work with our Ontario, CA, personal injury lawyers at Amicus Legal Group, we will treat you and your family with compassion and respect. We understand how difficult and frustrating it can be to deal with the pain and grief after the death of a loved one. We understand the financial stress it can cause for your family. Contact us today for a free consultation with our team, and leave headache of dealing with the insurance companies to us.

Our Ontario Wrongful Death Lawyers Treat Clients Like Family After the Loss of a Loved One

At Amicus Legal Group, our Ontario wrongful death attorneys work to keep clients updated and informed about their wrongful death claims. We want you to have the information you need to understand your case and what to expect as we work to recover the money you need and deserve. When you call us, you will receive straightforward answers to your questions and prompt responses. 

When you work with us, you will have our knowledge, experience, skills, and resources on your side. Our dedicated team provides the legal representation, advocacy, and support you need while dealing with the insurance companies and other responsible parties to seek and secure a fair settlement for your family. 

Our accident attorneys represent families who have lost someone in Ontario and throughout San Bernadino County, as well as in Riverside County, CA. We provide free consultations in person and via video call. We also work based on contingency. You will not pay anything up front unless we win your case and recover financial compensation for you. Contact us today to learn more.

Our Attorneys Understand the Causes of Wrongful Death in Ontario, CA

Amicus Legal Group handles a wide range of wrongful death accident cases. Any instance where the deceased person could have filed a personal injury lawsuit had they survived could potentially support a wrongful death action. This could include: 

• Car Accidents: We can hold the at-fault driver legally responsible if your loved one suffered fatal injuries in a motor vehicle accident.
• Dog Bites: Under California law, dog owners are legally responsible for injuries their dogs cause. Victims’ families can file a claim or lawsuit against a dog’s owner based on wrongful death. 
• Motorcycle Accidents: Families of motorcyclists who died from crash injuries have a right to pursue compensation from the at-fault party.
• Pedestrian Collisions: When a driver hits a pedestrian and the victim passes away, the victim’s family can pursue compensation based on an auto liability insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit.
• Fall Accidents and Premises Liability Injuries: Property owners must keep their property free from hazards that could cause falls or other accidents. They can be held responsible for any injuries or deaths that occur.
• Truck Accidents: We can build a case against the trucking company or another liable party if a careless truck driver caused your family member’s accident.

Like personal injury cases, wrongful death actions are based on negligence. We must show negligence occurred and identify the liable party to recover compensation through negotiations or litigation. Negligence always has four elements:

• Duty of care
• Breach of duty
• Causation
• Harm

We investigate these cases and gather evidence to show these four elements were present. A thorough investigation should reveal what occurred and who is legally responsible. This is essential to recovering compensation for your family after your loved one’s untimely death. 

Who Can File an Ontario, CA, Wrongful Death Action? 

Only specific immediate family members can file a wrongful death action based on an Ontario, CA, death. CCP § 377.60 allows the closest related relative to pursue compensation for the family: the surviving spouse, a surviving domestic partner, the children, or the parents.

Per CCP § 335.1, this family member has a two-year time limit from your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death case in a San Bernadino County civil court. Missing this deadline could jeopardize your right to litigate the case if your attorney recommends doing so. It could almost make it difficult or impossible to negotiate a fair settlement and hold the negligent party accountable.  

What Types of Damages Are Available in an Ontario Wrongful Death Case? 

The recoverable damages in a wrongful death action are meant to help you and your family recover financially from this difficult time. Our wrongful death lawyers serving Ontario, CA, and other areas of San Bernardino County pursue both economic and non-economic damages for our clients and their families. These damages could include:

• Income the victim would have earned and provided for their family
• Any medical expenses incurred prior to passing
• Any benefits or inheritance the family would have received from the victim
• Funeral expenses and burial costs
• Any household services the victim previously provided for the family that now must be paid for
• Loss of society, guidance, consortium, protection, and other intangible losses
• Pain and suffering and emotional distress

Our Ontario wrongful death attorneys know how to identify and document your family’s recoverable damages and seek fair compensation through an insurance claim or wrongful death lawsuit. California law only places caps on certain damages and only in medical malpractice cases. If this could affect your family, our Ontario wrongful death lawyers will explain the possible effects to you. 

Discuss Your Case With Our Ontario Wrongful Death Legal Team

An Ontario wrongful death lawyer from Amicus Legal Group can help your family get justice after the loss of a spouse, parent, or child. Our law firm represents families whose loved ones died due to someone else’s negligence. 
Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation with our team. We will answer your questions and explain your rights based on the information you provide us about your case.