Wrongful Death

The sudden loss of a loved one can devastate a family. The sudden loss of family income, child care, and household services caused by the loss of a loved one can create extreme financial hardship. The loss of the care, comfort, society, guidance, teaching, and companionship resulting from the loss of a loved one can leave a void and insecurity that the family members are left to live with every day. The uncertainty of the future without the loved one who was lost places a tremendous, long-term stress on the family. As a wrongful death lawyer, David Lopez knows that a lawsuit cannot bring back your loved one. We know that no amount of compensation can return your family to the way you were before the loss of your loved one. We will work diligently to obtain the compensation that will help your family have the financial security you deserve as a result of the loss of your loved one. David Lopez, Esq., will make sure you and your family are treated fairly, courteously and respectfully.

 When a fatal accident occurs, the insurance companies go to work trying to control the amount of money they will be required to pay. They have their law firms and in-house adjusters who work with one purpose in mind: to limit the amount of money the insurance company pays out. They have their investigators and adjusters who go to work trying to control the facts of the accident and how witnesses testify. The insurance companies will make early contact with the family of a lost loved one and try to get them to accept a low-ball settlement offer. The insurance companies and those who work for them know that you and your family are at a disadvantage and are dealing with the intense emotional challenges that follow the sudden death of a loved one. They will try to exploit your vulnerability at this time of great emotional turmoil. Attorney David Lopez will make sure that you and your family are not exploited and will not allow the insurance companies to take advantage of you.

David Lopez has extensive experience handling wrongful death lawsuits. He has handled wrongful death lawsuits for more than 20 years. David Lopez will work to obtain every element of compensation you and your family are due for the wrongful death of your loved one, including:

 •Lost Past Income

 •Lost Future Wages

 •Lost Household Services

 •Funeral and Burial Expenses

 •Loss of Consortium

 •Loss of Care, Comfort, and Society

 •Loss of Guidance and Teaching

 •All Other Appropriate Damages

David Lopez, Esq. has extensive experience handling wrongful death cases arising from a wide variety of accidents including: pedestrian accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, industrial equipment accidents, railroad accidents and construction accidents. David has 20 years experience as a wrongful death trial lawyer. We can handle a wide variety of wrongful death cases, even the most complex. We handle wrongful death and personal injury claims involving car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, vehicle defect accidents, airplane accidents, pedestrian accidents, defective product accidents, dangerous highway accidents, railroad accidents, and maritime accidents on U.S. flagged vessels. We can help you and your family through this difficult time and help your family recover the compensation you are due for your loss.

Wrongful death can be caused by a dangerous condition of public property as well as negligent driving. When a dangerous condition of public property is a possible cause of an accident, the government requires you to follow a claim filing procedure. If you do not follow the claim filing procedure as it is set out in the law, the government agency will make every effort to deny your claim and have that denial upheld by the trial court. After a lawsuit is filed, the government agency will use every legal means available to attempt to have your claim dismissed and deny you compensation. David Lopez, Esq., has more than 20 years experience handling government claims for compensation in wrongful death and personal injury cases. We will protect your family's rights against the government when a dangerous condition of public property or negligent operation of a government vehicle is a cause of the loss of your loved one. If you have lost a loved one due to an accident, please e-mail our San Diego office at david@davidlopezlaw.com or call us at 619-985-6187 for a free consultation to discuss your case before you sign any agreement with an insurance company or governmental agency.