Category: wrongful death

I am so sorry for your loss. Construction is currently the most dangerous type of work in the U.S. It’s been estimated that about 20 percent of all workplace deaths occur at construction sites. The construction industry is vital to the U.S.’s economy, and if a construction worker is killed on the job, the loved ones of that person must be properly cared for.

There are a number of hazards on construction sites that can result in death. Workers may be struck by falling objects. A large majority of construction accidents involve falls by the workers or falling objects. Construction sites typically use a lot of heavy equipment, which can be dangerous if it malfunctions or is not used correctly. Electrocution is another common hazard on construction sites.

If your loved one was killed in a California construction accident, you have the right to investigate the cause of the accident to determine what caused the death. If it’s determined that the negligence of a coworker or an employer contributed to his death, you can seek damages for the losses you have incurred, as well as any income that he has been providing to your family.

In many cases, the family members of those killed on the job are entitled only to damages from workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation damages are typically somewhat limited. However, there are also ways in which you may be able to pursue additional damages beyond what is allowed for under workers’ compensation.

To learn more about your legal options after your loved one’s death, call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles personal injury attorney, at 310-385-0567. My team can help. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation on your case.

I am very sorry to hear about the diagnosis of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare but deadly form of cancer. It is caused by exposure to asbestos. Sadly, the manufacturers of asbestos hid the dangers of the product from the public for years, which caused many premature deaths.

Mesothelioma can occur when asbestos fibers accumulate in an individual’s lungs. Mesothelioma develops very slowly. Many victims can live for years or even decades without any symptoms. In a lot of situations, mesothelioma victims develop the disease long after they left the environment in which they were exposed to asbestos. Often, the disease is at first mistaken for other common respiratory illnesses. However, the symptoms usually become worse quickly, and at that point mesothelioma is typically diagnosed. The initial symptoms are fatigue, unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, nausea, coughing, shortness of breath, labored breathing, and chest pains.

The use of asbestos in most products was banned in 1970. However, asbestos manufacturers became aware of a link between asbestos and illnesses as early as 1920, but kept that information hidden from the public until later. It can take as long as 50 years for some victims to develop mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos, so today people are still becoming ill from the disease, even though the exposure may have occurred decades ago. Some industries that used to use asbestos regularly include railroads, many manufacturing plants, construction, insulation installation, and more.

Victims of mesothelioma have the right to obtain compensation for their illness. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you should speak with an attorney. Call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles personal injury attorney at 310-385-0567. My team can help. Call us today to learn more or to schedule your free consultation.

If you have lost a child because of another party’s wrongful actions, please accept my condolences. The loss of a child can be unbearable. Unfortunately, there are often many circumstances that can compound the loss of a child. Surviving members often must deal with financial losses, including medical bills, burial and funeral costs, and lost wages from time taken off work to grieve. The parents in that situation often must hire an attorney to file a claim for compensation for the loss of a child.

Under California law, parents can legally file a wrongful death lawsuit if another party’s actions resulted in the death of a child. In a wrongful death case, the parents of a child who was killed can seek compensation for their expenses, loss of companionship, pain and suffering, and more. In some situations, punitive damages are available, which are designed to punish the wrongdoer for his or her wrongful actions.

Wrongful death cases in California can be very complex. Wrongful death cases may involve complex investigations using accident reconstruction experts. Expert witnesses may need to be involved to testify how or why an accident occurred. Eyewitness testimony can also be valuable.

To win a wrongful death case in Los Angeles, you must be able to show that your child died because of the negligent actions of another party. You must be able to prove that the defendant had a legal duty of care, breached that duty, and that those actions caused the death of your child. Although no amount of money will ever bring your child back, money can help with your expenses and can help you get back on your feet after a loss.

If you lost your child in Los Angeles because of another party’s negligence, call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles wrongful death attorney, at 310-385-0567. My team can help.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Construction is the most dangerous type of work in the U.S. About 20 percent of all workplace fatalities occur at construction sites. Things can go wrong on construction sites, and work conditions can deteriorate quickly, which can put workers in harm’s way if they are not informed about dangerous conditions. Some of the most common causes of construction fatalities include falls, being hit by falling objects, and electrocutions.

If your loved one has been killed in a construction accident, legally you have the right to investigate the cause of the accident to determine whether someone else’s negligent actions led to the death. In many cases, the accident will be covered by worker’s compensation, which will pay death benefits as well as compensation for expenses to the individual’s family. Normally, if worker’s compensation covers the accident, you cannot sue the employer directly for negligence.

If you discover that negligence was the cause of death, and that a third-party other than an employer or an employee of the employer caused the accident, you may be able to seek damages for wrongful death from that other party. Some examples include the manufacturer of defective construction equipment or a subcontractor who left the worksite unsafe.

Call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles workplace injury attorney, at 310-385-0567 if your loved one has been injured or killed in a construction accident. I can help obtain compensation for you, so that you can move forward with your life in a positive way. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation.

I am so sorry to hear about your mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a very rare but lethal type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a product that was used in many building materials for decades. Asbestos was discovered to be dangerous when the fibers are inhaled, but manufacturers hid the dangers from the public for years, causing huge numbers of deaths that were otherwise preventable.

Victims of mesothelioma often live for decades before the onset of the disease. Many victims develop mesothelioma long after they have left the environment where they were exposed to the substance. The disease can often be mistaken initially for more common and less serious respiratory illnesses. However, the symptoms typically progress quickly.

The asbestos industry consists of a number of powerful corporations, whose legal teams may attempt to reduce the amount of your claim or deny it altogether. If you have mesothelioma, which you believe was caused by exposure to asbestos, you need to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney, who can help you make your claim.

Call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles personal injury attorney, at 310-385-0567. My team can help. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation on your case.