Wrongful Death Attorney in Manhattan Beach, California
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Wrongful death cases are the ultimate case. Somebody has been killed in the family and trying to replace just the relationship, the care and comfort, and translate that into compensation is, I think, a skill that we’ve got that lots of other firms don’t have. We represented the mother of a ten-year-old boy, who would catch the school bus out in front of his house, and the bus would go down the roadway, turn around and come back the same roadway, but this was a highway out in San Bernardino, and when the kids would miss the bus on their side of the road they would cross the highway to get it and pick up the bus going the opposite way. The bus company knew that and would stop even though that wasn’t a proper spot, and so we had to take the case to trial and prove that the school district was aware that this was a practice that the kids and the families were using and that the bus company, the private company that contracted with them knew it as well. The kid was struck by a motorist as he was crossing the roadway and so there was tremendous sympathy for the woman who hit and killed him. That was difficult. Getting the jury to understand that poses problems. I think that we’re uniquely skilled to be able to present not just factually how the accident occurs, but what the loss means to – to the mother and demonstrating that through the relationship that the mother had and was witnessed by teachers at the school and other people at the school, other parents at the school.
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Los Angeles, CA personal injury attorney John Taylor talks about a case he was a part of involving the loss of a child. He explains that wrongful death cases are undoubtedly the most challenging cases to handle. When a family loses a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, the task of quantifying the loss and seeking compensation becomes particularly complex. At our firm, we possess a unique skill set that enables us to navigate this difficult terrain, a skill that sets us apart from other firms.
One of the cases we handled involved representing a grieving mother whose ten-year-old son tragically lost his life. The child would catch the school bus in front of their house, and due to a peculiar practice, the bus would travel down the roadway, turn around, and return on the same route. When the kids missed the bus on their side of the road, they would attempt to cross the highway to catch the bus on the other side. Although this was not an authorized stop, the bus company was aware of this practice and would accommodate the children. We had to present this information in court, proving that the school district was aware of the practice and that the private bus company, contracted by the district, was also aware. Unfortunately, the child was struck by a motorist while crossing the roadway, resulting in a tragic loss of life. This case presented a unique challenge as there was significant sympathy for the driver who unintentionally caused the accident. It was crucial to convey to the jury the full extent of the loss suffered by the mother and the profound impact it had on her life.
Our strength lies not only in presenting the facts surrounding the accident but also in demonstrating the depth of the loss experienced by the mother. We have the ability to effectively showcase the strong bond between the mother and her son through testimony from teachers, school staff, and other parents who witnessed their relationship firsthand. By illustrating the profound impact this loss has had on the mother’s life, we can help the jury understand the true magnitude of the tragedy and the need for appropriate compensation.
Through our unique approach and expertise, we strive to bring justice to families who have endured the devastating loss of a loved one, ensuring that their voices are heard and their loss is acknowledged.
