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Wrongful death accidents in Long Beach create serious legal challenges requiring experienced wrongful death lawyers who understand the devastating impact these preventable incidents have on victims and families, particularly when sudden loss occurs through vehicle collisions, workplace incidents, medical negligence, or premises hazards in Los Angeles County. Surviving family members face immediate financial strain from funeral expenses, loss of household income, and uncertainty about pursuing accountability against responsible parties while grieving, compounded by California’s strict two-year statute of limitations under Code of Civil Procedure § 335.1 that begins running from the date of death rather than discovery of wrongful conduct. Insurance companies representing defendants routinely minimize claim values by disputing causation, challenging the deceased’s earning capacity projections, or arguing comparative negligence to reduce liability exposure during settlement negotiations.
At The May Firm, wrongful death lawyers address these challenges by conducting thorough investigations that document liability through accident reconstruction, witness interviews, employment records analysis, and medical examiner reports that establish the direct causal link between defendant conduct and fatal injuries. Legal representation includes filing survival actions under California Probate Code § 573 to recover damages the deceased could have claimed if living, pursuing wrongful death claims under Code of Civil Procedure § 377.60 for family members’ losses, and consulting economic experts who calculate lifetime earning potential, lost retirement benefits, and the monetary value of services the deceased provided to dependents. Attorneys protect families from insurance tactics by handling all communications with adjusters, preserving evidence before spoliation occurs, and negotiating settlements that reflect the full economic and non-economic damages California law permits, including lost companionship, moral support, and the guidance children lose when parents die prematurely.
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Collaborating with May Law Firm wrongful death attorneys in Long Beach offers numerous benefits, perks, and advantages for collision victims seeking legal representation.
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Education
- Robert May Founding Attorney Robert May grew up in a blue-collar family on California’s Central Coast and became the first in his family to earn a college degree
- graduating from California Polytechnic State University. He later earned his law degree from California Western School of Law with a passion for representing the injured. Robert has successfully handled thousands of personal injury cases and secured more than $25
- 000
- 000 in verdicts and settlements. Founder of The May Firm
- he remains committed to fully compensating every client and treating each one like family. Garrett May Attorney Garrett May
- a Santa Barbara County native
- studied economics at the University of Utah before earning his law degree on academic scholarship from California Western School of Law in just two years. Licensed throughout California
- Garrett heads the firm’s litigation department and is an aggressive
- experienced litigator with proven trial and arbitration success. He has handled hundreds of personal injury and wrongful death cases
- recovering tens of millions of dollars for his clients
- while providing passionate
- personalized service every step of the way. Ryan Buchanan Attorney Ryan Buchanan grew up in Santa Barbara County and earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from San Diego State University before obtaining his Juris Doctorate from California Western School of Law. During law school
- he interned at the Santa Barbara Superior Court
- where he developed his passion for personal injury law. Licensed throughout California
- Ryan is a key member of the firm’s personal injury litigation team
- proudly serving the Central Coast community he calls home. Outside of work
- he enjoys spending time with his family
- cycling
- golfing
- and being at the lake. Ibrahim Tabel Attorney Ibrahim Tabel is a dedicated Associate specializing in Personal Injury Law
- committed to securing justice and fair compensation for those he represents. He earned his law degree from the University of La Verne College of Law
- graduating in the top 10% of his class and receiving the prestigious CALI Award for academic excellence. Born and raised in Riverside County
- Ibrahim earned dual bachelor’s degrees in history and religious studies from the University of California
- Riverside. Guided by a client-first philosophy
- Ibrahim understands that behind every case are real people facing real challenges. As an Associate at The May Firm
- he works diligently to ensure his clients feel heard
- supported
- and fully advocated for every step of the way.