Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one because of someone else’s carelessness is one of life’s most painful experiences. While no amount of money can replace what’s been lost, a wrongful death lawsuit can help bring justice and financial stability to surviving family members. At Harker Injury Law, we understand...

When a loved one dies because of someone else’s negligence, the pain goes far beyond financial loss. Surviving family members experience grief, trauma, and ongoing emotional distress that can deeply affect daily life. At Harker Injury Law, we help families...

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is one of the most painful experiences a family can face. Along with the emotional devastation, surviving family members often struggle with sudden financial hardship — from funeral expenses to lost...

When a family loses a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, the emotional impact is devastating — but the financial impact can also be life-altering. At Harker Injury Law in San Diego, we help surviving family members secure the...

The outbreak of COVID-19 reverberated around the world, upending life as we knew it and exposing critical vulnerabilities in our social and legal frameworks. In the realm of law, particularly in wrongful death cases, the pandemic introduced complexities previously unimagined....

Wrongful death lawyers can use their legal knowledge and resources to give families the best chance of receiving maximum compensation. This includes helping you explore your legal rights, investigating your loved one’s death, and building the strongest possible claim for...

The sudden loss of a loved one in death is an incredibly painful experience. Discovering that someone else’s negligence or intentional act caused the fatal incident can be that much more devastating. Further, a loved one’s death can heavily burden...

We often hear about accident victims pursuing compensation for their injuries. Yet, when an accident is fatal, how can the surviving relatives of the deceased seek justice? Wrongful death lawsuits protect the rights of family members – people whose lives have...

Few things in life are as traumatic as losing someone dear to you in death. Sadly, it can be even more heartbreaking when your loved one’s death occurred due to another person’s negligent behavior or intentional act. Just as personal...

Understanding the tax implications of wrongful death settlements can help you make informed decisions when pursuing legal action for your family. In most cases, wrongful death settlements are not considered taxable income by the IRS, but punitive damages should be reported on...