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Oakland Wrongful Death Attorney

East Bay Fatal Accident Lawsuit Lawyer

A wrongful death lawsuit can be brought against any party or parties who may be held responsible for causing the accident or conditions that led to the death of an individual. The party or parties may be held liable for their negligence or improper actions and may be required to compensate the families of those killed by the wrongful act of another.

Damages for wrongful death include:

  • Medical costs associated with the fatal injuries
  • Financial damages resulting from loss of expected earnings over a lifetime
  • Pain and suffering, and loss of care and emotional support
  • Punitive damages

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When a law firm represents an individual or family in a wrongful death lawsuit, a balance must be struck between caring for the client's emotional needs and understanding that persistence and aggressive determination are required in court. At the Dolan Law Firm, you will work with attorneys and a professional staff who are responsive, empathetic, and caring. When you call with a question or concern, we respond quickly and provide clear answers. In legal matters, we are tenacious investigators and litigators, often relying on the assistance of independent professionals to determine the nature and cause of the accident, where liability lies and the full extent of financial damages resulting from the negligence.

Our team has been responsible for obtaining many of the most significant wrongful death verdicts and insurance settlements in California.

If you live in an East Bay community and have lost a loved one in a fatal accident or because of someone's negligence, talk to an Oakland wrongful death attorney at the Dolan Law Firm right away. We provide a free consultation to evaluate your case and will provide a clear explanation of your legal options.

We have experience successfully representing plaintiffs in wrongful death claims resulting from many types of accidents and acts of negligence, including:

Who Can Recover Damages for a Wrongful Death?

Under California law, those who can legally recover for damages for a wrongful death include closely-related family members, including spouses, children, siblings and parents, as well as non-related individuals who can prove they are dependent upon the decedent. Close family members can also recover compensation for their loss of consortium. This includes loss of support social services, companionships, sexual relations and other non economic damages.

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Talk to an experienced Oakland wrongful death lawyer today. If you are a resident of Oakland or another East Bay community, contact the Dolan Law Firm to arrange a free initial case evaluation about your wrongful death case. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We will come to your home or the hospital if you are unable to come to one of our three offices located in Oakland, San Francisco, and Sacramento. Our work is contingency-based, and we collect no fees unless we recover damages for you.