Wrongful Death Attorney in Riverside 

Types of Wrongful Death Cases We Handle 

A wrongful death can occur in many different situations when a person's life is lost because of another party's negligent, reckless, or wrongful conduct. 

At Najera Law Group, APC, we represent families pursuing wrongful death claims arising from a variety of circumstances, including:

• Motor vehicle accidents - Fatal crashes involving cars, trucks, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicyclists, rideshare vehicles, or other motor vehicles.
• Commercial truck accidents - Collisions involving semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, delivery vehicles, and other commercial carriers that may involve multiple liable parties.
• Motorcycle accidents - Serious collisions caused by negligent drivers who fail to see or safely share the road with motorcyclists.
• Pedestrian and bicycle accidents - Fatal incidents involving distracted, impaired, or otherwise negligent motorists.
• Dangerous property conditions - Fatal injuries resulting from unsafe premises, inadequate security, hazardous conditions, or other property-related negligence.
• Workplace accidents - Fatal incidents that may involve third-party negligence, defective equipment, or unsafe working conditions.
• Defective products - Deaths caused by dangerous or defective consumer products, vehicles, machinery, or medical devices.
• Construction accidents - Fatal injuries occurring on construction sites due to unsafe conditions, equipment failures, or the negligence of contractors or other parties.
• Other acts of negligence - If your loved one's death was caused by another person's or entity's negligent or wrongful actions, you may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim under California law.

Every wrongful death case is unique. Our personal injury team takes the time to understand the circumstances surrounding your loss, explain your legal options, and provide compassionate guidance throughout the legal process.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in California?

Under California law, the right to file a wrongful death claim is generally limited to certain surviving family members and other individuals who may be legally entitled to recover damages. Determining who has the legal standing to bring a claim depends on the family's specific circumstances.

Those who may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim include:

• The deceased person's surviving spouse or registered domestic partner.
• The deceased person's children.
• The descendants of a deceased child, such as grandchildren, in certain situations.
• If there are no surviving individuals in the above categories, other family members who would inherit from the deceased under California's intestate succession laws may have the right to bring a claim.
• In some circumstances, a putative spouse, stepchildren, parents, or other dependents who relied on the deceased for financial support may also have legal rights under California law.

Because California's wrongful death laws can be complex, determining who may file a claim is not always straightforward. If you have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence, Najera Law Group, APC can review your family's unique situation, explain your legal rights, and discuss the options that may be available during a free virtual consultation.

Call (951) 821-4647 or contact us online to work with a proven wrongful death attorney in Riverside.