Wrongful Death

Wrongful Death Attorneys

If you have lost a loved one, spouse, child, or family member due to a wrongful death, the anguish and heartache is unspeakable. Experiencing the death of a loved one is an extremely difficult and emotional time. When that death is the result of a preventable fatal accident, it is even harder to take. At O’Connor & Runckel we represent clients who have lost loved ones due to others negligence. With more than 22 years of trial experience, we are not afraid to take anyone to trial that has wrongfully caused the death of your loved one, spouse, child, or family member.

A wrongful death is a death caused by a negligent, careless, intentional or reckless act of another person or corporation. All states guarantee the right to compensation for families and children of those who are killed in a wrongful death. A wrongful death claim can arise in any number of different situations, including:

• Explosions
• Industrial Plant Accidents
• Trucking Accidents
• Auto Accidents
• Railroad Derailments
• Construction Accidents
• Product Liability
• Defective Products
• Medical Negligence
• Nursing Home Negligence

Investigating the death

In accidents such as these, we draw on our vast experience as former District Attorneys handling homicides and as civil attorneys handling wrongful death cases. We leave no stone unturned. We employ former homicide detectives to aid in the investigation of your case. We hire experts and specialists to review hospital records, and determine the financial impact of the death. Our dedication to your case and superior investigatory skills allow us to create a strong argument for your compensation.

You and your loved ones are entitled to Fair Compensation. You could be entitled to receive payment for a variety of factors, such as:

• Medical Costs
• Funeral Expenses
• Punitive Damages for Death by Negligence
• Loss of Love
• Loss of Companionship
• Loss of the Moral Support of the Decedent
• Loss of the Financial Support or Household Service

If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by another, you may be eligible to seek a remedy and payment. Protect your rights, contact an experienced trial lawyer. When you call the law office of O’Connor & Runckel, you will be talking with an attorney who has spoke with hundreds of people in your similar circumstance. You will be treated with the respect and sympathy you need during your time of heartbreak and anguish.

The attorneys at O’Connor & Runckel are well known and respected throughout the legal community and among our clients. From our office in Contra Costa County, we serve clients throughout the Bay Area. Our experience and expertise are available to you.