Wrongful Death

In California, you only have two years from the date of your loved one’s death to file a wrongful death claim, so we encourage you to reach out to our firm as soon as possible. The more quickly we start working on your case, the more successful our efforts will be.

Our firm also handles at of claims that resulted from:

• Construction accidents. Workers or pedestrians may be killed when construction accidents occur. Falling scaffolding and ladders, explosions and fires, falling debris and defective machinery can all contribute to fatal situations.
• Truck accidents. Fatalities are common in truck accidents. We bring in our team of experts to establish negligence and seek compensation for the grieving family.
• Motorcycle accidents. Bikers take risks each day on the road, even with protective helmets. When death occurs in motorcycle accidents, affected families can reach out to Tedford & Associates for experienced help with obtaining wrongful death compensation.
• Bus accidents. Surviving family members of a passenger or pedestrian killed in a bus accident may have grounds to bring a wrongful death suit against the bus driver, the bus company and perhaps even a governmental entity, such as a school district when a school bus was involved.
• Bicycle and pedestrian accidents. The families of bicyclists and pedestrians killed by speeding cars, buses or trucks or by distracted or DUI drivers need strong legal advocacy to establish wrongful death. At Tedford & Associates, we have the necessary investigative and litigation skills to help families recover monetary damages for their losses.
• Dog bites. By law, a dog owner owes a duty of care to others. When dog bites result in death, we hold dog owners accountable for their pets’ actions and their own negligence.
• Premises liability. Property owners and managers must keep their premises clear of hazards. When they violate that legal duty and someone dies, they should be held accountable so it doesn’t happen to another family. If you lost a loved one because of a slip and fall accident on broken pavement, a falling object in a store, a poorly maintained stairwell or dim parking lot, or any other property defect, we can hold the owner accountable for wrongful death.