Los Angeles, CA personal injury lawyer Ricardo Echeverria talks about memorable case in which he was able to get a rewarding result for two children who lost their mother. He explains that I had the opportunity to handle a wrongful death case in Bakersfield a few years ago that deeply impacted me. It involved the tragic loss of a 28-year-old mother, Tiffany, who was struck and killed by a semi-truck while crossing a crosswalk. My clients were Tiffany’s two children, aged 11 years and two months at the time of her untimely passing. By the time we went to trial, they had grown to be 14 and three years old, respectively. Since Tiffany was financially disadvantaged, the case focused solely on non-economic damages.

When we entered the courtroom for the trial, some doubted the potential value of the case due to the absence of economic damages. However, I firmly believed in seeking justice for the profound loss suffered by these young children, who had been deprived of their loving relationship with their mother. I am grateful that the jury recognized the true extent of the loss and acknowledged the immeasurable value of a mother’s love. In a truly rewarding outcome, the jury awarded $15 million in wrongful death non-economic damages, ensuring that Tiffany’s children received the compensation they deserved.

This verdict not only provided a measure of financial security for the deserving young children but also reflected the importance of recognizing and compensating for the intangible aspects of a loss as significant as the bond between a mother and her children. It was a privilege to advocate for justice on behalf of Tiffany’s children and help them find some solace in a difficult time.