Category Archives: Wrongful Death
Kearny Mesa Drunk Driving Car Accident Leaves 4 Dead, 2 Facing Criminal Charges
The community of Kearny Mesa, California, was shaken to the core when a drunk driving car accident claimed the lives of multiple people. According to local news reports, 10 News San Diego, the fatal drunk driving car accident happened during the early hours of Friday morning, July 18. Details of what exactly led to… Read More »
Woman Dies in Drunk Driving Car Accident in Sacramento, Prompting Questions about Rights of Surviving Family Members Under California Laws
For a driver to get into a motor vehicle after having had a “few too many” is obviously a senseless, careless, and criminal act in California. However, the sad truth of the matter is that some drivers in Ventura and throughout the state (and country) continue to “tie one on” and then get into… Read More »
Indiana Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for Death of Indiana University Student – Rights of Surviving Family Members of Fatal Drunk Driving Car Accidents Explained
A 22-year-old woman was handed down a 12-year criminal sentence after being convicted of causing the death of a budding Indiana University student in a fatal drunk driving car accident. According to local news reports, WRTV Indianapolis, Madelyn Howard killed 20-year-old Nathaniel Stratton after an evening out with friends that led to a horrific… Read More »
Justice for Ventura Families Who Have Lost a Loved One Due to a Drunk Driving Accident – Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Claim for Compensation and Where to Turn in Ventura for Legal Help
There is no doubt that nothing can replace the loss of a loved one. The loss of a close family member can be especially painful when it is sudden, senseless, and when it happens under tragic circumstances. Such is the case for those Ventura families who have experienced their loved one being taken too… Read More »
Super Lawyers Select Matt Zavala to the 2022 California Rising Stars List
We are proud to announce the selection of attorney Matt Zavala to the 2022 California Rising Stars list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5% of attorneys in California. Click the link to view his full profile. To be eligible for the Rising Stars list, a candidate must be either 40… Read More »
California Wrongful Death Laws
Nothing can replace the loss of a loved one. If the loved one’s death is the result of someone else’s negligence, you can take legal action against the responsible party to recover compensation for your loss, including reimbursement of funeral costs and other certain expenses. Unlike criminal cases, the standard of proof in civil… Read More »