Gathering Evidence in Palm Springs Wrongful Death Cases

To file a wrongful death claim, the family of the deceased must show evidence of negligence and how it led to their loved one’s death. Gathering evidence in Palm Springs wrongful death cases is essential, as evidence serves to establish the deceased’s family’s right to compensation. In many cases, this requires a long investigation and a lawyer could play a vital role in the process.

An experienced wrongful death attorney from Walter Clark Legal Group could help determine liable parties and the compensation your family deserves.

Key Evidence in Establishing Liability

Assembling evidence in Palm Springs wrongful death cases often begins with a comprehensive look at the events that led up to the fatal accident. Not only will a lawyer investigate the accident, but they will also examine key elements related to the at-fault party. A thorough investigation may include:

• Reviewing any video footage from the incident
• Reviewing documentation of the accident, such as incident reports or police reports
• Talking to witnesses and recording witness statements
• Researching the history of a company or individual, including whether any previous incidents related to the fatal accident
• Evaluating medical records related to the incident, including information about the deceased’s cause of death

In addition to looking over evidence, our attorneys may bring in expert witnesses to review the information regarding the incident. Expert witnesses could provide more information about why an incident likely occurred or how it led to the deceased’s death.

Evidence Showing the Family’s Damages

As part of the investigation process in a Palm Springs wrongful death case, lawyers and insurance companies will take a careful look at the damages sustained by the family as a result of losing their loved one(s). Wrongful death claims are based heavily on the damages suffered by the family and may include compensation for both direct financial losses, such as the deceased’s income, and indirect financial losses—like the services the deceased performed for the family. To determine necessary compensation, our attorneys may examine:

• Pay stubs
• Bank accounts
• Receipts of expenses directly related to the incident
• Tax return documents
• Statements made by family members about the losses they sustained
• Medical bills

Our legal team could also carefully review the non-financial losses suffered by the family because of their loved one’s death, including loss of companionship, guidance, and support. Non-financial losses can be included as part of a comprehensive wrongful death claim, so family members should be honest about the damages they have faced.

Discuss Gathering Evidence in Wrongful Death Cases With a Palm Springs Attorney

The aftermath of losing a loved one can be difficult to manage even without involving a wrongful death claim and another party’s negligent actions. At Walter Clark Legal Group, we understand the many challenges a family can face after the loss of a loved one, and we strive to help our clients collect and present the evidence needed to establish liability and the damages they sustained.

Contact us to learn more about the process of gathering evidence in Palm Springs wrongful death cases and how we could help make this process easier for your family.