Wrongful Death

When negligence results in the loss of a loved one, families deserve answers, justice, and accountability. McIntosh Law Corporation stands beside you, pursuing the truth and securing the financial support your family is entitled to under California law.

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Understanding Wrongful Death Claims

A wrongful death occurs when negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct leads to a fatal injury. California law allows surviving family members to pursue compensation for both economic and emotional losses, helping them rebuild stability after tragedy.

At McIntosh Law Corporation, we guide families through this process with compassion and determination. Our team investigates every detail, holds responsible parties accountable, and works tirelessly to obtain the justice your loved one deserves.

How We Help

  • • Investigate circumstances and preserve key evidence
  • • Pursue claims on behalf of eligible heirs and the estate
  • • Handle insurance negotiations and litigation with care for your family
  • • Coordinate with experts to strengthen liability and damages claims
  • • Provide clear communication and steady guidance at every step

When to Call

  • • Fatal car, truck, or motorcycle accidents
  • • Medical negligence or elder care abuse
  • • Workplace or construction site fatalities
  • • Dangerous premises or defective products
  • • Unexplained or suspicious circumstances involving medical facilities

Our Wrongful Death Process

1. Investigation

We immediately investigate the circumstances, preserve critical evidence, and identify all liable parties.

2. Representation

We represent eligible heirs and the estate, ensuring every right and claim is protected under California law.

3. Negotiation & Litigation

We handle insurers and defendants with skill and compassion, working for fair settlements or strong trial outcomes.

4. Recovery

We help families obtain compensation for economic losses, funeral expenses, and emotional suffering.

Why Choose McIntosh Law Corporation

For nearly three decades, McIntosh Law Corporation has represented families throughout California in wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. We are known for our meticulous preparation, strategic litigation, and compassionate client relationships.

We believe justice is not only about financial recovery — it’s about accountability, closure, and the peace of knowing your loved one’s story was heard. We handle every case with care, dignity, and resolve.

"When loss strikes, justice must be pursued with both strength and compassion."

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Possible Outcomes

  • • Economic support the decedent would have provided
  • • Compensation for funeral and burial expenses
  • • Non-economic damages permitted by California law, including loss of companionship and emotional suffering

FAQs

We use legal discovery tools, subpoenas, and court orders to obtain medical or facility records and uncover what happened.

Under California law, surviving spouses, children, and other dependents may be eligible to bring a wrongful death action.

Justice for Your Loved One Begins Here

We can’t undo the loss, but we can fight to make things right. McIntosh Law Corporation helps California families seek accountability, closure, and compensation after wrongful death. Let our experience and compassion guide you forward.

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