Santa Barbara Personal Injury Attorneys for Wrongful Death Cases

Experienced representation for the most tragic accidents

There is no more devastating occurrence than having a loved one taken suddenly from you. And when you know that death was avoidable, that it only happened because of another person’s negligent or reckless behavior, your heart cries out for justice. For more than 40 years, Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP has assisted family members of fatal accident victims to recover compensation for their loss. While no amount of money is ever adequate, these damage awards help family members resume their lives with a measure of security and the satisfaction of holding the wrongdoer accountable. Our Santa Barbara law firm is prepared to assist you in wrongful death actions arising from:

Auto accidents
Boat accidents
Consumer product defects
Dangerous drugs
Dog maulings

Dangerous premises
Motorcycle accidents
Resort/cruise accidents
Truck accidents
Workplace accidents

The importance of choosing your attorney wisely in wrongful death cases

A plaintiff has one chance to bring a civil action for wrongful death. Once the court passes judgment on the merits of your case, you must live with the verdict. Your choice of attorney can be the single most important factor in determining the outcome of your case. It is not enough that your attorney has “practiced” personal injury law; the attorney you choose must have taken high-stakes cases to trial and won substantial recovery, either through a verdict or settlement. Because wrongful death cases often result in high damage awards, insurance companies defend them aggressively. Your attorney must have the skill, experience and resources to match large corporations with deep legal departments. Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP has a track record of success.

Sound counsel, sensitive to your grief

Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP understands that while you are grieving your loss, it’s very hard to prepare yourself for a legal battle. We’re conscious of the need to remove the stress of legal proceedings from you and assume the burden ourselves. That said, we work in close consultation with you so that you remain the primary decision-maker throughout the process. We keep you fully informed with timely updates and carefully explain all aspects of the law to you so you can form reasonable expectations and arrive at informed decisions. And we work on a contingency fee basis, so you never have to worry about legal bills. You pay no fees for our services until we’re successful in recovering a damage award.

Contact Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP for a free consultation and evaluation of your wrongful death case

Pulverman & Pulverman, LLP accepts wrongful death cases on a contingency fee basis. To schedule an appointment, call us at 805.259.3581 or contact our Santa Barbara office online.

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RECENT VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
- $4,375,772 Arbitration award to a man severely injured as a pedestrian after being abandoned on the side of Highway 101 at 2 a.m. He was struck and injured 20 minutes later by a hit and run motorist and lost a leg and survived a lengthy coma. His arbitration award was against his girlfriend who was negligent for abandoning him on the side of the road. She disputed any liability and blamed him for being drunk. The award was reduced by 50 percent because of his intoxication.
- $3,204,934 Verdict for a man who sued an insurance company for its unreasonable refusal to settle his claim for $100,000 (policy limits). The jury determined that the insurance company acted in bad faith and the court entered a judgment for the injured plaintiff. $2,200,000 Action against international cruise line for injuries suffered on an on-shore excursion based on negligent supervision of the shore excursion provider.
- $2,000,015 Mediated settlement for a man who suffered a crushed foot in a head-on collision in the desert. $2,000,000 Jury verdict for a female motorist hit by a truck on US 101. She sustained fractures to her pelvis, femur, tibia and fibula requiring surgery. $2,000,000 Recovered for a motorcyclist who was hit by a truck and sustained orthopedic and traumatic brain injuries.
- $1,250,000 Mediated settlement for a man injured in a motorcycle accident causing a broken foot, clavicle and punctured lung. Dispute over the extent of the injuries complicated by a previously undiagnosed diabetic condition. This represented the policy limits. $1,187,704 verdict on behalf of a bicyclist who sustained shoulder, knee and rib injuries by a truck driver who violated the bicyclist’s right of way.
- $1,100,000 Settlement for a man who was rear-ended by an underinsured motorist with a $25,000 liability policy. An additional $1,075,000 was recovered under the underinsured motorist policy. $1,010,866 A pedestrian walking out of a store in San Luis Obispo is struck by a motorist entering a parking space hitting the gas instead of the brakes causing a broken leg.
- $1,000,000 Mediated settlement for a man with a fractured pelvis injured in a freeway collision with a driver carrying minimum limits of coverage ($15,000). An employer paid an additional $735,000 for a total policy limit of $750,000. An additional $250,000 was recovered in underinsured motorist benefits (policy limits). $1,055,000 Mediated settlement for a young woman who suffered a fractured knee in the parking lot of an oil change service facility. $1,100,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who sustained a fractured tibia, fibula and ribs when he was struck by a car exiting a driveway. $1,100,000 settlement for a woman who sustained a mild traumatic brain injury as a passenger in a single car collision. $1,051,250 Plaintiff/passenger suffered a fractured femur from a high speed rear end collision. Plaintiff/driver suffered lacerations from flying glass. Defendant contended he suffered a seizure and alleged the sudden unanticipated emergency defense and was diagnosed with epilepsy.
- $815,000 Settlement for a man who suffered a herniated disc with an underinsured drunk driver who paid $15,000. An additional $800,000 was recovered under an underinsured motorist policy. $500,000 Mediated settlement for policy limits for a woman who broke her hip in a rear-end accident. The defense contended the injury existed before the accident and initially offered $51,000.
- $410,645 Mediated settlement in a motorcycle crash causing a rotator cuff injury. Disputed over pre-existing medical conditions. $235,000 Mediated settlement for a woman who slipped and fell on water at an auto dealership near a water fountain. $74,277 Verdict for a woman injured in an intersection accident. Dispute over the force of impact. The defense offered $30,000 forcing a trial. The court also awarded $28,547 in costs.
- $600,000 Settlement for a woman who sustained a shoulder injury in an intersection collision with a driver who ran a red light.
- $1,000,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who injured his leg by a car pulling out of a parking lot. $1,000,000 settlement for a motorcyclist who injured his leg by a car exiting a shopping center parking lot. $1,000,025 recovered for a woman who injured her shoulders and arms in an intersection crash.