Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawyer – Jerry Jacobson

Los Angeles Wrongful Death Attorneys Seeking Justice for Families

Jerry Jacobson – Over $250 Million Recovered for Bereaved Families

Did You Lose a Loved One Due to Someone Else’s Negligence? Your Family Deserves Justice

Free Consultation 24/7: 1-800-529-7910

We Deeply Regret Your Loss – We Are Here to Help You

We understand that no amount of money can bring your loved one back. But when someone else’s negligence, recklessness or intentional actions caused this devastating loss, your family has legal rights that must be protected.

You are not alone in this difficult time. Our team of Los Angeles wrongful death attorneys is here to fight for the justice your loved one deserves and the financial security your family needs.

With Over 30 Years of Experience – We Have Helped Thousands of Families through Their Most Difficult Time

The Devastating Reality of Wrongful Deaths

Alarming Statistics in Los Angeles

Preventable wrongful deaths are on the rise in California:

Leading Causes of Wrongful Death

• Motor vehicle crashes: 3,500+ deaths annually in CA
• Medical malpractice: 2,000+ preventable deaths
• Occupational accidents: 400+ workers killed annually
• Defective products: Hundreds of preventable deaths
• Construction accidents: 150+ workers per year

Devastating Financial Impact

• Families bankrupted by medical and funeral expenses
• Loss of principal household income
• Child care costs for single-parent families
• Loss of insurance and pension benefits
• Debts accrued during terminal illness

Most Vulnerable Populations

• Immigrant workers in dangerous jobs
• Hospitalized patients victims of medical errors
• Pedestrians and bicyclists on dangerous LA streets
• Elderly in nursing homes with negligent care
• Children victims of defective products

What Constitutes Wrongful Death

California Legal Definition

Wrongful death occurs when a person dies due to:

Negligence of Another Person

• Lack of reasonable care in the circumstances
• Violation of the duty to protect others
• Reckless actions causing danger
• Failure to take necessary precautions

Intentional Act

• Assault resulting in death
• Criminal conduct causing fatality
• Domestic violence resulting in death
• Homicide by any means

Strict Liability

• Defective products causing death
• Extremely dangerous activities
• Dangerous animals that attack fatally
• Toxic substances in consumer products

Required Legal Elements

To win your case, we must prove:

Duty of Care 2.

The responsible person or entity had a legal duty to act with reasonable care toward your loved one.

2. Breach of Duty

The responsible party breached that duty through negligent, reckless or intentional actions.

3. Causality

The actions of the responsible party directly caused the death of your loved one.

4. Damages

Your family suffered measurable economic and emotional losses due to this death.

Types of Fatal Accidents We Represent

Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents

Collisions by Impaired Drivers

• Drunk drivers killing innocent families
• Illegal drugs affecting driver judgment
• Drugs that cause drowsiness at the wheel
• Multiple substances dangerously combined

Distracted Driving Accidents

• Cell phones and texting while driving
• DistractingGPS and navigation
• Passengers causing distraction
• Food and beverages while driving

Fatigued Drivers

• Commercial drivers with excessive hours
• Night shiftworkers
• Elderly drivers with medical problems
• Microsleep at the wheel

Speeding and Aggressive Driving

• Illegalstreet racing
• Road rage with deadly consequences
• Dangerousovertaking on highways
• Ignoring trafficsigns and limits

Fatal Medical Malpractice

Surgical Errors

• Surgery on the wrong patient or body part
• Instruments forgotten inside the patient
• Anesthesia administered incorrectly
• Infections due to poor sterilization

Misdiagnosis

• Cancer not diagnosed in time
• Misdiagnosedheart attacks
• Appendicitis ignored until rupture
• Meningitis not properly treated

Medication Errors

• Overdose due to incorrect calculations
• Incompatiblemedications prescribed together
• Allergies not checked before administration
• Expired or contaminatedmedications

Emergency Room Negligence

• Inadequatetriage of critical patients
• Delays in treatment of urgent conditions
• Lack of personnel during emergencies
• Defective or unmaintained medicalequipment

Fatal Workplace Accidents

Construction Industry

• Falls from scaffolding and roofs
• Electrocution from exposed wires
• Heavy machinery crushing workers
• Objects falling from heights

Manufacturing and Factories

• Machinery without safety guards
• Toxic chemicals without proper ventilation
• Flammable gasexplosions
• Faultyequipment that fails

Transportation and Warehousing

• Forklifts crushing workers
• Loads falling from high shelves
• Vehicles running over pedestrians in facilities
• Loading equipmentaccidents

Work at Heights

• Power lines that electrocute workers
• Falling telecommunication towers
• Window cleaning work in skyscrapers
• Maintenance of cranes and tall equipment

Defective Products Causing Death

Defective Vehicles

• Exploding airbags with metal fragments
• Brakes failing without warning
• Unexpectedly blocked address
• Tires that disintegrate at high speed

Medical Devices

• Pacemakers with defective batteries
• Implants that rupture inside the body
• Collapsing stents
• Prosthesis with toxic metals

Hazardous Drugs

• Undisclosedside effects
• Dangerous druginteractions
• Contamination during manufacturing
• Incorrectdosages in containers

Household Products

• Appliances that cause fires
• Cribs with designs that suffocate babies
• Toys with small parts that cause choking
• Mislabeled household chemicals

Premises Liability Accidents

Hazardous Property Conditions

• Slippery floors without warnings
• Defective stairs that collapse
• Balconies with broken railings
• Collapsing roofs due to poor maintenance

Inadequate security

• Insufficient lighting in parking lots
• Lack of security guards in dangerous areas
• Non-functional security cameras
• Uncontrolled access to hazardous areas

Pools and Jacuzzis

• Lack of proper fencing around swimming pools
• Faulty filtration systems
• Poorly balanced chemicals that cause respiratory problems
• Lack of lifeguards in commercial facilities

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim

Eligible Beneficiaries in California

Immediate Family

• Surviving spouse (husband/wife)
• Children of the deceased (biological, adopted, stepchildren)
• Grandchildren if children have predeceased them
• Parents if no spouse or children

Domestic Partners

• Couples registered under California law
• Long-term cohabitants with financial dependence
• Proof of marriage-like relationship required

Financial Dependents

• Persons who were financially dependent on the deceased
• Minors under the care of the deceased
• Disabledadult dependents
• Elderly parents supported by the deceased

Special Cases

• Unborn children (in certain circumstances)
• Reconstituted families with dependent relationships
• Legal guardians of orphaned minors

Types of Compensation in Wrongful Death Cases

Economic Damages (Calculable Losses)

Loss of future income

• Wages the deceased would have earned
• Benefits lost forever
• Projected increases and promotions
• Lost pensions and retirement
• Present value of lifetime earnings

Loss of Domestic Services

• Child care and parenting
• Home maintenance and repairs
• Gardening and property care
• Care of elderly or sick family members
• Services now payable to third parties

Medical Expenses

• Treatment before death
• Hospitalization and intensive care
• Emergency life-savingsurgeries
• Ambulances and medical transport
• Medications and medical equipment

Funeral and burial expenses

• Funeral and wakeservices
• Casket and preparation of the body
• Cemetery and burial plot
• Gravestone or monument
• Cremation if chosen

Administrative Expenses

• Probate attorneyfees
• Probate courtcosts
• Propertyappraisals
• Inheritance relatedtaxes

Non Economic Damages (Subjective Losses)

Loss of Love and Companionship

• Marriage relationship lost forever
• Paternal love that children will never receive
• Friendship and companionship lost
• Intimacy and emotional support
• Family traditions that will never continue

Loss of Care and Protection

• Parental guidance for important decisions
• Protection and security provided
• Advice and wisdom in crisis
• Support during illness
• Presence during important events

Loss of Consortium

• Intimate relationship between spouses
• Lostcompanionship and social life
• Emotional support during difficulties
• Participation in family decisions
• Future plans together destroyed

Family Pain and Suffering

• Emotional trauma of sudden loss
• Depression and severe anxiety
• PTSD due to the traumatic form of death
• Therapy and counseling needed
• Medications for depression and anxiety

Wrongful Death Compensation Ranges:

• Automobile Accidents: $1,000,000 – $8,000,000+
• Medical Malpractice: $2,000,000 – $15,000,000+
• Industrial Accidents: $1,500,000 – $10,000,000+
• Defective products: $3,000,000 – $20,000,000+
• Death of a minor: $500,000 – $5,000,000+

Wrongful Death Success Cases – Los Angeles

Major Verdicts and Settlements:

• 24.5 Million – Medical malpractice causing death of young mother
• 18.7 Million – Truck accident that killed father of family
• $15.2 Million – Defective product that caused death of child
• $12.8 Million – Industrial accident due to employer’s negligence
• 9.5 Million – Drunk driver kills tourist family
• $7.3 Million – Surgical error causes preventable death
• $6.1 million – Construction accident kills worker
• $4.8 Million – Nursing home neglect causes death of elderly man

Testimonials from Real Families:

Maria S. – Loss of Spouse in Workplace Accident

“My husband was killed when a defective crane collapsed on his job. The company knew about the problem but didn’t repair it. Jerry fought for 3 years and we got $12.8 million for my children.”

Carlos R. – Loss of Wife due to Medical Malpractice

“The doctors didn’t diagnose my wife’s cancer until it was too late. They said it was ‘just stress.’ Jerry proved they were able to save her and we received $24.5 million.”

Ana L. – Loss of Child due to Defective Product

“My 8 year old son died when his bike came apart while he was riding it. Jerry discovered that the manufacturer knew about the defect but did not recall. We got $15.2 million.”

Statutes of Limitation for Wrongful Death

Critical Deadlines in California:

General Rule

• 2 years from date of death
• NOT from the date of the accident that caused the death
• Extensions possible in special cases
• Different terms for minors

Medical Malpractice Cases

• 3 years from date of death, OR
• 1 year from the discovery of the negligence
• Absolute limit of 3 years from death

Cases Against Government Entities

• 6 months to file an administrative claim
• 1 year to file suit after denial
• Very strict deadlines with no exceptions

Cases of defective products

• 2 years since death
• Possible extensions if defect is later discovered
• Statute of repose can be applied for old products

CRITICAL WARNING: If you do not file your claim within the legal deadline, you permanently lose your right to compensation for your family.

Unique Challenges in Wrongful Death Cases

Emotional Burden During Legal Proceedings

Grief Pain

• Dealing with loss while filing a lawsuit
• Reviewing painfuldetails of the accident
• Depositions that relive trauma
• Stress of prolonged legal process

Family Pressure

• Legal decisions while grieving
• Conflicts between family members over compensation
• Guilt about “profiting” from the death
• Social pressure to “move on

Insurance Company Tactics

Minimizing the Value of Life

• They argue that the victim had a low income
• Questioning the quality of the family relationship
• They suggest that death was “inevitable”
• They offer ridiculously low settlements

Blaming the Victim

• Contributory negligence is invented
• They suggest that the victim had health problems
• They argue that the victim acted recklessly
• Medical records used against the family

Complexity of Damage Calculations

Value of Human Life

• Complex future revenue projections
• Economic factors affecting calculations
• Value of household services difficult to quantify
• Intangible losses difficult to measure

Multiple Beneficiaries

• Division of compensation among family members
• Conflicts over who gets what
• Different needs of each beneficiary
• Planning for minors

Why Choose Jerry Jacobson for Your Wrongful Death Case

Proven Specialized Experience:

• 30+ years representing families in wrongful death cases
• $200+ million recovered for bereaved families
• Deep understanding of the families’ pain
• Experience in all types of fatal cases
• Resources to face large corporations

Compassionate Approach:

Respect for Your Grief

• Sensitivity to your emotional pain
• Flexibility in schedules and meetings
• Support throughout the legal process
• Connections with professional grief counselors

Clear Communication

• Explanations in understandable terms
• Regularupdates on progress
• Availability to answer questions
• Transparency about realistic expectations

Exhaustive research:

Immediate Preservation of Evidence

• Investigators dispatched immediately
• Medicaldocuments secured
• Witnesses interviewed before they forget
• Physical evidence properly preserved

World Class Experts

• Economists to calculate financial losses
• Physicians to explain cause of death
• Accidentreconstructionists
• Psychologists to document family trauma

Financial Resources:

• Multi-million dollar case capacity
• Financing of expensive experts
• Preparation for lengthy trials
• Total investment in justice for your family

Personal Attention:

• Direct access to Attorney Jerry Jacobson
• Services in Spanish always available
• Meetings at your home if necessary
• 24/7 availability for emotional crises

Risk-Free Fee System

“If We Don’t Win, We Don’t Get Paid” – Guaranteed

Zero Cost For Your Family

• You pay nothing to start your case
• No upfront fees ever
• All research expenses covered
• Experts paid by us

We Only Get Paid If We Win

• Percentage of settlement or verdict only
• Nothing if we lose – we absorb all costs
• Your family risks nothing financially
• Maximum motivation to obtain better results

Total Investment in Justice

• 200,000+ in experts and typical research
• Full investigation of negligence
• Multiple medical and economic experts
• Preparation for trial if necessary

Emotional Support During the Process

Resources for Bereaved Families

Bereavement Counseling

• Therapists specialized in traumatic loss
• Support groups for similar families
• Child counseling for children who lost parents
• Family therapy to process the loss

Practical Support

• Financial planning for the future
• Assistance with government benefits
• Coordination with social workers
• Resources for single-parent families

Community Connections

• Religious organizations for spiritual support
• Foundations that help families of victims
• Financial assistance programs
• Networks of families who have gone through the same

Act Immediately – Legal Deadlines Are Strict

Why You Should Call TODAY:

Critical Evidence Disappears

• Witnesses move or forget details
• Documents are lost or destroyed
• Securityvideos are automatically deleted
• Physicalconditions change over time

Legal Deadlines Do Not Wait

• Statutes of limitation are inflexible
• Claims against the government have very short deadlines
• Every day that passes reduces your options
• Extensions are rare and difficult to obtain.

Insurers Act Fast

• Investigators are already minimizing liability
• Inadequate offers come in to pressure agreements
• Evidence is selectively “preserved”.
• Legal teams work against your family immediately

Your Family Needs Protection Now

• Expenses accumulate as you process grief
• Revenues have been permanently lost
• Children’s financial future at risk
• Justice for your loved one cannot wait

Areas We Serve in Southern California

Los Angeles County:

• Los Angeles
• Long Beach
• Santa Monica
• Pasadena
• Glendale
• Burbank
• Torrance
• Pomona
• El Monte
• Downey

Adjacent Counties:

• Orange County
• Riverside County
• San Bernardino County
• Ventura County
• Kern County

We represent families in wrongful death cases throughout Southern California.

Your Loved One Can’t Talk – But We Do

CALL NOW: 1-800-529-7910

Immediate Free Consultation

We speak Spanish 24/7

No Cost Until We Win

Wrongful Death Specialists

Contact Information

The Law Offices of Jacobson & Associates P.C.

Our Main Office: 3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90010

24/7 Emergency Hotline: 1-800-529-7910 Email: jerry@jacobsoninjurylaw.com

Special Care for Bereaved Families:

• Consultations at your home available
• Flexible schedules respecting your grief
• Fulltranslation services
• Emotional support throughout the process

You can also visit us:

• Free parking available
• Fullhandicapped access
• Private area for confidential conversations
• Respectful and professionalenvironment

Your Loved One’s Life Was Valuable – Let’s Make Those Responsible Pay

Insurance companies expect you NOT to call a wrongful death attorney. They expect you to accept their insulting offer that doesn’t even cover funeral expenses. Don’t give them that satisfaction.

Your loved one had dreams, plans, and a family he loved. His or her life was priceless. When the negligence of others destroyed that life, those responsible must pay.

While you process your grief, insurers are already working to minimize their liability. You need an aggressive fighter to protect your family’s rights.

CALL TODAY: 1-800-529-7910

Your consultation is free, but justice for your loved one is priceless!

With Jerry Jacobson, those responsible know they will be held accountable for taking a precious life.