When we lose a loved one, whether by accidental means, intentional means or natural causes, it is never an easy time. There are so many things to do – arrangements to be made, family members to notify, practical things that have to be done. In addition, we are going through a range of emotions from disbelief to anger. The last thing on most people’s mind after a loved one passes away is what the future will bring. According to San Francisco wrongful death attorney Emery Ledger of Ledger & Associates we should be thinking about the future and preserving any legal claims we may have as well.
Sometimes a loved on passes on due to natural causes. We all hope that they go that way. After a full and happy life they simply slip away in their sleep without incident. Other times, someone is lost to a true accident. Accidents do happen and sometimes no one is at fault and nothing could have been done to prevent the accident. Sometimes, though, we lose a loved one through someone else’s negligence. Whether it was a person or a company, many times someone else’s action are wholly or partially to blame for the death of our loved one. It is in these situations that you may be entitled to file a claim in a wrongful death action, says San Francisco wrongful death attorney Emery Ledger. A wrongful death claim can be brought against a negligent party – an individual or a company – when their actions (or omissions) caused – in part or in whole – the death of your loved one. While this may not seem like something that you want to think about at the moment, you need to think about your financial future and that of your children. Additionally, if someone else is to blame for the death of your loved one, don’t you want them to be held accountable and financially responsible?
If you have any doubt as to the reason for your loved one’s death, then you need to act as though it was a wrongful death from the moment you are notified, according to San Francisco wrongful death attorney Emery Ledger. Begin to preserve any evidence that you may have – doctor’s reports, photographs, witness information etc. Most importantly, contact an experienced San Francisco wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. It may be too much for you to handle in the midst of the grieving process to worry about proving a wrongful death claim which is why you need an experienced wrongful death attorney on your side from day one. Your experienced San Francisco wrongful death attorney will guide you through the process of preserving evidence, making your claim and eventually receiving compensation for the loss that you and your family have sustained.
For a free detailed evaluation of your wrongful death claim, make an appointment to speak with San Francisco wrongful death attorney Emery Ledger at Ledger & Associates by contacting him online at www.ledgerlaw.com or at his toll-free number – 1-800-300-0001
