If you’ve experienced the devastating loss of a loved one due to negligence, GJEL Accident Attorneys in San Francisco are here to help. As top-rated wrongful death specialists, we offer compassionate and relentless advocacy, guiding you through the legal process and fighting to secure the financial resources you need to heal and rebuild. Contact us today for a free consultation and see how our experience can benefit your family.
If you’re curious about how much a potential wrongful death action may be worth, you must speak to an attorney. The facts of each case, including evidence, will vary greatly. If you’re looking for a list of our recent wrongful death settlement amounts, you can view them here.
When a wrongful death shatters your world, GJEL Accident Attorneys help rebuild it. Let us carry the legal burden as you focus on what matters most.
Losing a loved one to someone else’s negligence brings overwhelming grief and an uncertain future. We understand this devastation. At GJEL, compassion fuels our fight for justice. As San Francisco’s top-rated wrongful death specialists, we’ve secured life-changing compensation for families like yours, giving them the resources to heal and find a way forward.
Choose GJEL, and choose relentless advocacy. Our experienced attorneys know the nuances of wrongful death law, leaving no detail overlooked to build the strongest case possible. Beyond legal expertise, we become your allies – providing personalized support and navigating the system so you can focus on grieving.
Don’t settle for less than you deserve. Visit our Wrongful Death Settlements page and see the difference we’ve made for countless clients. We secure substantial compensation for lost income, medical costs, and the immeasurable pain of your loss.
You don’t have to shoulder this alone. Contact GJEL Accident Attorneys today for a compassionate, no-obligation consultation. Let us handle the fight so you can focus on rebuilding.
The Record San Francisco Muni Settlement
A string of high-profile multi-million dollar settlements against the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency indicates that the city would save millions in the long run by putting forward funds to improve street safety for cyclists and pedestrians. This point was underscored last week by a record $5.36 million Muni settlement for a 2008 Muni accident that killed cyclist David Wheeler near Ocean Beach in San Francisco.
Wheeler was killed in November of 2008 when Muni bus operator Roy Timmons neglected to stop before turning left, according to documents filed in the San Francisco Superior Court and reported by the San Francisco Examiner.
Court documents also show that Timmons failed to use his blinker, sped up, and used a particularly tight turning radius, all factors that led to the fatal bike accident.
Due to the alarmingly high number of bike and pedestrian accidents in San Francisco, the city’s MTA took out a massive insurance policy covering accident settlements in the range of $5 million to $25 million in 2009. However, since this accident occurred before the new insurance policy was enacted, the $5.36 million settlement will come from Muni’s 2011-2012 operating budget, which already includes a predicted $22 million deficit.
This is just further evidence that although budgets are slim throughout California, cities could save millions if they invested in street safety initiatives to prevent fatal pedestrian and bike accidents before they occur.
Here’s a list of the most costly Muni wrongful death accident lawsuits since 1995 from the San Francisco Examiner:
- Humberto and Lopez Dominguez: $21 million, 2/2003
- David Wheeler: $5.36 million, 11/2008
- Gavin Lum: $4.25 million, 11/2003
- Emily Jean Landsverk: $4 million, 12/1996
- Grace and J.C. Criswell: $3.35 million, 10/1999
- Peter Jones: $3.26 million, 8/1995
- Dewey Kim: $3.25 million, 11/2007
- Janice and Wayne Racek: $3.15 million, 4/1998
- Danielle Perez: $3 million, 10/2004
The San Francisco personal injury attorneys at GJEL have handled many wrongful death cases like this in the Bay Area.
Navigating the aftermath of a wrongful death is an intensely challenging experience laden with grief and uncertainty. However, families in the San Francisco Bay Area facing such tragic circumstances don’t have to bear this burden alone. GJEL Accident Attorneys offer not only deep legal expertise in complex wrongful death cases but also a compassionate partnership dedicated to securing justice and the financial stability needed to move forward.
Their proven track record, exemplified by significant settlements like the record Muni case, underscores their commitment to holding negligent parties accountable and ensuring families receive the compensation they rightfully deserve for their profound loss.
Ultimately, while no financial settlement can truly replace a loved one, securing just compensation can provide crucial resources for healing, future security, and the ability to rebuild after unimaginable loss. GJEL Accident Attorneys stand ready to be unwavering advocates for those grieving, offering a path toward legal resolution with empathy and a relentless pursuit of the best possible outcome.
If you are grappling with the wrongful death of a family member, reaching out for a no-obligation consultation with their experienced team can be the first step towards finding clarity and the support you need during this difficult time.
More than anything, these tragic fatal accidents should remind San Francisco pedestrians and cyclists to stay safe on city streets. But while safer streets would serve city residents, it’s clear that the city’s budget would also benefit from safety investments that would reduce future multi-million dollar wrongful death lawsuits.
Do you have a matter to discuss with our team? Contact the San Francisco wrongful death lawyers at GJEL Accident Attorneys.