Wrongful Death

Southern California Fatal Accident and Wrongful Death Lawyers

An Enviable Depth of Trial Experience Developed Through Hundreds of Jury Trials

Wrongful death cases are among the most expensive of civil cases. Accidents must often be investigated using professional investigators and accident reconstruction. Medical experts must frequently provide testimony regarding the cause and circumstances of death. And economists may be needed to determine the economic costs that result when a family loses a breadwinner.

The wrongful death attorneys of the law firm of Gates, Gonter, Guy, Proudfoot & Muench LLP, have both the experience and the resources to provide effective wrongful death legal services. Our firm:

• Is established and can fully fund the numerous expenses that will likely arise during wrongful death litigation.
• Is comprised of highly experienced attorneys with unparalleled experience in courtroom litigation; our four partners have a combined 120 years of litigation experience, have handled many hundreds of trials and have brought approximately 400 trials to verdict.

We have successfully litigated wrongful death cases following car and truck accidents, electrocutions, burns and fires, medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice and a range of other accident types.

Our experience is backed by results and a strong focus on litigation. Our verdict success rate is approximately 96 percent, and we believe that clients’ interests are best served by an aggressive approach that always includes preparation for a jury trial. For more information regarding our firm and your legal options regarding wrongful death law in California, please contact our firm.