Personal Injury

Wrongful Death

There is no injury or loss more serious than the death of a loved one. Not only must surviving family members live with grief and emotional pain, but there is often fear and uncertainty about financial hardship.

At Bonjour, Thorman, Baray & Billingsley we understand that coping with the death of a loved one is difficult. But we urge you not to give up your legal rights. Our attorneys are here to provide you with prompt, caring, and effective legal help so you can receive the financial recovery you need to move forward after your tragic loss. We handle all insurance matters so you don’t have to.

Contact our law office to learn more about how whether your family may be able to bring a wrongful death claim.

Experienced and Skilled Trial Lawyers

Attorneys Jules Bonjour and Michael Thorman are Northern California Super Lawyers in personal injury. All of our attorneys have more than 10 years of experience representing people who have suffered catastrophic injuries or the loss of a loved one because of a negligent accident.

Our attorneys have achieved financial recovery for families that lost loved ones in negligent accidents involving:

• Elevator malfunction
• Heavy machinery malfunctions or unsafe operation
• Faulty home or building construction
• Truck accidents
• Car accidents, and
• Motorcycle accidents.

Proving Another Was At Fault

Our lawyers must prove the cause of the accident was the fault of another. To do this, our team of investigators interview witnesses and gather evidence as soon as possible after an accident. A delay can result in valuable evidence being lost or witnesses forgetting important details. So the sooner you call us, the better.

Proving the Extent of Your Losses

Damages in a wrongful death case include medical expenses, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, and long-term economic loss. We work with forensic economists to understand the lifetime economic loss to your family that this tragic death has caused. This is critical to providing your family with the money you will need.

Providing Personal Attention

While your wrongful death claim is pending, we will keep you informed of the progress being made in your case. Our lawyers never agree to a settlement unless you have approved it in advance.