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Gibson & Hughes Attorneys at Law handle cases resulting from wrongful death, automobile accidents, including trucking, motorcycle, and bicycle accidents; construction accidents, birth injury, slip/trip and falls, medical malpractice, civil rights violations, dog bites, product liability, swimming pool accidents and business litigation.
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| « back to areas of practice | Wrongful Death
Wrongful death is a claim in common law jurisdictions against a person who can be held liable for a death. The claim is brought in a civil action, often by close relatives, as enumerated by statute. Where the reckless or negligent acts of another are the legal and proximate cause of the death of a victim, his or her actions may be subject to a wrongful death lawsuit. The death must have been caused, in whole or in part, by the defendant’s conduct, even though there was no direct intention to kill the victim.
The loss of a loved one or family member due to an accident or injury causes great pain within a family. Often, a sudden tragedy leaves the decedent’s family feeling confused and overwhelmed. Surviving family members are strongly urged to consult a lawyer immediately after the tragedy as immediate decisions may dramatically affect the lives of the surviving spouse and family members. You can rely on the experience of Gibson & Hughes Attorneys at Law to assist you through the complex legal issues and state laws governing wrongful death. Contact Gibson & Hughes Attorneys at Law for a Free Case Evaluation. | | Settlement Results | | $500,000.00 | Los Angeles, CA
Gibson Hughes Attorneys at Law represented the parents in a wrongful death lawsuit against a patient care facility over the death of their 23 year old daughter due to a fatal interaction between Parnate (an MAO Inhibitor used for treating depression) and cheese, a forbidden food for those on MAO inhibitor.
| | $300,000.00 | Los Angeles, CA
Gibson & Hughes handled a wrongful death case for the surviving parents of a 23 year old woman who was being treated in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. The plaintiffs alleged that the center was negligent for negligently allowing here to eat cheese when she was taking an MAO inhibitor. Gibson & Hughes files a motion with the court which allowed them to get around the provisions of MICRA and later settled the case for a confidential amount.
| | Confidential | San Bernardino
Recovery for surviving husband and adult children of 43 year old woman who died in automobile accident on 15 freeway. Also recoveries for occupants in vehicle who were also injured. Discovered during litigation that negligent driver was working of accident and his employer bore responsibility for accident.
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