In the Most Tragic Situations, Our Firm is on Your Side

When a loved one’s life is ended by the negligent or intentional acts of another person or entity, a wrongful death lawsuit may be merited. There is no way of taking the grief and loss away but if negligence or irresponsible behavior lead to a wrongful death, those responsible should be held accountable and be expected to provide support to surviving family members. Furthermore, the cause of death should be diligently investigated and punitive damages may be warranted. The reckless or irresponsible behavior should be discouraged so that another family does not have to endure the same grief.

By turning to the Law Office of Patrick Shea, you will have compassionate advocates on your side who know how to aggressively pursue your goals. Though you may have justified anger and feel the need for justice, your focus is on confronting your personal loss. Fighting with an insurance company, organization, product manufacturer or other entity should not be your priority. Leave the fight to our legal team.

Resources for Pursuing Justice in Wrongful Death Cases

There is an endless diversity of scenarios in which a wrongful death case may emerge. Your situation is unique and you have unique goals. We have the resources to help you achieve them. Some of our resources include:

  • Access to leading doctors to perform independent investigations of the cause of death
  • Accident scene investigators
  • Engineers to determine if manufacturer defects contributed to premature death
  • Experts to analyze working conditions to identify appropriate state and federal benefits
  • Workplace safety investigators to identify risk factors at your loved ones’ job

In addition to these resources, Patrick Shea is also a former insurance defense attorney which has helped him gain additional knowledge on how to negotiate for fair settlements against insurance companies. He is on your side now. His skill and experience also allow him to stand up to any organization or corporation that may have contributed to your family’s grief. He and his staff will be your compassionate counselors and aggressive advocates in a wrongful death lawsuit. While our firm will do all we can to settle out of court for your benefit, if meeting your goals requires a trial, we will demonstrate our court room acumen.

Getting compensation for funeral costs, lost career earnings, and recompense for loss of love and companionship may all be possible. Our San Diego Personal Injury department is well-equipped to guide you through the legal process and represent your best interests as you focus on grieving and recovering from your loss.